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It makes you wonder if 'disinformation' actually works if the mass propaganda of totalitarian regimes fails so dramatically. There is an interesting book calle
by sien 1y ago
It makes you wonder if 'disinformation' actually works if the mass propaganda of totalitarian regimes fails so dramatically.
There is an interesting book called 'Not Born Yesterday' that points out that people are pretty skeptical .
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45358676-not-born-yesterday https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45358676-not-born-yester...
- dmos62 1y agoRussian disinformation campaigns the past 20 years have been outrageously effective.
- chgs 1y agoOnly because of the invention of western platforms tuned by the brightest minds in the world to enable the maximum amount of brainwashing
- zorked 1y agoStill proof that propaganda works, and is growing over time.
- dmos62 1y agoThat's not true. Old-school disinformation platforms like TV, bought political parties, etc., worked and still work fine for disinformation and division. If you're not familiar with the subject, you'd be surprised just how inventive these campaigns can be.
- chgs 1y agoNot as well as the modern adtech industry. Radio and TV were child’s play in comparison.