How to Fight for Truth in an Age of Disinformation
Otherppl with Brad Listi
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The Post-Truth Playbook: Disinformation and Manipulation
Exploring the tactics and impacts of disinformation, this chapter delves into the spread of falsehoods in modern political environments, focusing on the manipulation of narratives and public perception. The discussion analyzes the strategies used, including the use of propaganda, psychological manipulation, and information overload, to create a populace vulnerable to autocracy and mistrust in facts. Drawing parallels to Orwell's 1984, the chapter emphasizes the dangers of giving up in the face of disinformation and the challenge of addressing deeply entrenched beliefs rooted in identity.
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