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> He gives us an answer: Instilling pro-regime values and attitudes is one aim of authoritarian regimes. But it’s not their only aim. This is true of another k

> He gives us an answer: Instilling pro-regime values and attitudes is one aim of authoritarian regimes. But it’s not their only aim. This is true of another kind of propaganda: disinformation. The goal isn't to persuade anyone of anything; but rather to confuse and disorient them, ultimately creating apathy and/or division.

Animats 5y ago
"To sow confusion and reap inaction" - Willie Sutton, "Where the Money Was".
rnd0 5y ago
> but rather to confuse and disorient them, ultimately creating apathy and/or division That was used to devastating effect with the Pandemic.