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It’s a common misconception that people have that propaganda is untrue. Just like a good documentary, selecting which set of true, objective facts to insert in
by sneak 1y ago
It’s a common misconception that people have that propaganda is untrue.
Just like a good documentary, selecting which set of true, objective facts to insert into one’s attention and narrative can perfectly serve an agenda.
- card_zero 1y agoYes, there was plenty of anti-nazi propaganda in WW2. It wasn't rational argument. It would have been more noble not to use any propaganda. So perhaps it's wrong to use it. However, opinions forced on the public aren't all incorrect just because they're forced. Or for another example, there's anti-smoking propaganda. Changing people's minds by disgusting them with pictures of disease is manipulative, and I don't like it, but the general message that smoking is unhealthy remains true. This justifies nothing, but is a fact.
- daft_pink 1y agoI’m for Ukraine, but I’ve been watching YouTube videos from decent sources for years. They’re talking about how some new tactic or weapon is a game changer in the war. The war has been going on for years with no big changes. I recently stopped watching these videos because it’s obvious they’re propaganda. Just because it sounds good doesn’t make it true.