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Identifying Propaganda: Perspectives from a Former Defense Contractor
09:01 - 17:02 (08:00)
The job of a defense contractor includes identifying propaganda messaging and how it evolves over time, ending up on the door of a mosque, for example. A former defense contractor explains the process of working for Lincoln Group and listening for extremist propaganda, then giving recommendations on how the US should respond.
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The use of messaging through psychological operations has the power to change attitudes, behaviors, values, and beliefs to influence foreign audiences and attain military objectives.
09:01 - 10:54 (01:52)
Summary
The use of messaging through psychological operations has the power to change attitudes, behaviors, values, and beliefs to influence foreign audiences and attain military objectives.
ChapterIdentifying Propaganda: Perspectives from a Former Defense Contractor
Episode65: PSYOP
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The US military command, in collaboration with Washington-based defense contractor, the Lincoln Group, planted articles in Iraqi newspapers, criticizing the media’s coverage of the Iraq war and providing accurate information in the face of disinformation campaigns.
10:54 - 13:38 (02:43)
Summary
The US military command, in collaboration with Washington-based defense contractor, the Lincoln Group, planted articles in Iraqi newspapers, criticizing the media’s coverage of the Iraq war and providing accurate information in the face of disinformation campaigns.
ChapterIdentifying Propaganda: Perspectives from a Former Defense Contractor
Episode65: PSYOP
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The job of a subject matter expert on the ground is to identify and analyze extremist propaganda messaging and observe how it evolves over time.
13:38 - 17:02 (03:24)
Summary
The job of a subject matter expert on the ground is to identify and analyze extremist propaganda messaging and observe how it evolves over time. This enables a deeper understanding of the context behind extremist propaganda and how to respond to it effectively.