Dave Troy Presents How to Win an Information War with Peter Pomerantsev
Oct 31, 2024
In this captivating discussion, Peter Pomerantsev, a disinformation expert and author, delves into his latest work on information warfare. He shares insights from his research on Sefton Delmer, a journalist who crafted unique methods to combat Nazi propaganda. The conversation spans Pomerantsev's experiences in Russia's media landscape, the psychology behind propaganda, and the use of emotional manipulation in wartime communications. He emphasizes the importance of fostering community and independent thought to resist oppressive narratives, drawing parallels to today's challenges.
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Pomerantsev's Background
- Peter Pomerantsev worked in Russian reality TV during the early 2000s, witnessing the rise of a new authoritarianism.
- This experience informed his first book, Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible, exploring disinformation and propaganda.
Delmer's Approach
- Pomerantsev's third book focuses on Sefton Delmer, who used unconventional methods to counter Nazi propaganda.
- Delmer believed in fighting fire with fire, rather than relying on traditional truth-telling.
Delmer's Access to Nazis
- Sefton Delmer, fluent in German, gained the Nazis' trust and witnessed Hitler's propaganda machine firsthand.
- This inside knowledge proved crucial in his later work subverting Nazi propaganda.
