POLITICO Tech The "invisible rulers" shaping politics
Jun 28, 2024
Renée DiResta discusses the power of online influencers in shaping politics, highlighting how they leverage their relationship with audiences to spread disinformation. The podcast also explores the impact of inciting rage for attention, the challenges faced by researchers studying online disinformation, and the shifts in research focus at the Stanford Internet Observatory.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
'Invisible Rulers' of Modern Propaganda: The Influence of Social Media Influencers in Politics
02:12 • 10min
Harnessing Rage for Attention and Gains
12:08 • 4min
Political Attacks on Researchers Studying Online Disinformation
16:10 • 2min
Shifts in Research Focus and Social Platform Trends
18:09 • 3min