The Cognitive Crucible #213 Sviatoslav Hnizdovskyi on Countering Authoritarian Influence
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Jan 28, 2025 Sviatoslav Hnizdovskyi, CEO and Founder of OpenMinds, discusses the pervasive influence of disinformation in today's society. He highlights how the decline of traditional institutions has fueled propaganda's rise, leading individuals to seek narratives that fulfill their existential needs. Sviatoslav also explores challenges in inferring truth through social media, the critical gaps in democratic defenses against misinformation, and emphasizes the struggle to maintain personal agency amidst overwhelming narratives. His insights reveal the complexities of combating authoritarian influences.
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Propaganda and the Meaning Crisis
- Propaganda and disinformation are not solely information problems.
- They exploit a meaning crisis where traditional institutions have lost societal trust.
Loss of Wisdom Institutions
- We've lost traditional institutions of wisdom, which cultivated meaning. These institutions, like religious or philosophical groups, helped people understand their place in reality.
Social Media and Polarization
- Social media algorithms promote polarized opinions, not truthful information. This creates a distorted view of reality, where people appear more divided than they are.
