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The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann

399. Iran vs Sweden, jabless vaccines and social blocking

Sep 27, 2024
Vincent Moss, a current events commentator, joins journalist Holden Frith and writer Suchandrika Chakrabarti to delve into pressing global issues. They discuss Iran’s provocative cyber attacks against Sweden, revealing the troubling intersections of cyber warfare and geopolitical manipulation. The conversation also navigates innovative vaccine methods in Iran, like the new nasal flu vaccine, and examines the controversial removal of the block feature on X, highlighting its potential impact on user safety in the realm of social media.
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Quick takeaways

  • Iran's alleged use of cyber attacks to manipulate social perception in Sweden illustrates the dangerous intersection of technology and modern warfare.
  • Advancements in intranasal vaccine technology could enhance public health by making immunizations more accessible and user-friendly for at-home administration.

Deep dives

Cyber Warfare and Iranian Interference in Sweden

Recent events highlight how technology is becoming a significant aspect of modern warfare, as illustrated by Iran's alleged cyber attacks in Sweden. Swedish prosecutors accused Iran's intelligence service of hacking into a mobile phone operator in order to send out provocative SMS messages to 15,000 people, suggesting retaliation against those who burned the Quran. This campaign aimed to create social division and portray Sweden as an Islamophobic nation, and it underscores the dangerous precedent of using technology for political manipulation. The implications of such actions could be far-reaching, potentially encouraging similar tactics by extremist groups worldwide.

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