The Jordan Harbinger Show 715: Cindy Otis | Spotting Fake News Like a CIA Analyst
Aug 23, 2022
Cindy Otis, a former CIA military analyst and author of "True or False," delves into the world of fake news. She explains how fake news spreads six times faster than the truth and the emotional triggers that contribute to its viral nature. Listeners learn the crucial differences between misinformation and disinformation, with historical examples like Nazi propaganda. Otis emphasizes the need for media literacy and critical thinking to navigate today’s digital landscape, ultimately providing strategies to spot fake news and protect ourselves and future generations.
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Fake News Defined
- Fake news isn't just news Donald Trump disagrees with.
- It's intentionally spread false information disguised as news.
Lügenpresse and Modern Fake News
- Jordan Harbinger draws parallels between contemporary fake news and Nazi Germany's "Lügenpresse".
- Both delegitimize opposing views and create an environment where disagreement equals disloyalty.
Jack the Ripper: A Case Study in Early Fake News
- Cindy Otis discusses Jack the Ripper, an early example of fake news impacting public perception and police work.
- Rumors and fabricated letters, possibly from a journalist, fueled the "Autumn of Terror" and hindered investigations.
