Chapter

Russia's Use of Social Media Trolls and Propaganda in the 2016 US Elections
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46:27 - 57:17 (10:50)

Russia used a combination of social media trolls, fake news and anti-Hillary propaganda to influence the 2016 US elections and shape public opinion in a subtle way leading up to the election day.

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Online ad agencies track and target us based on our online activity and personal information, even listening to us through our mics to give us custom ads.
46:27 - 47:20 (00:52)
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Online Tracking
Summary

Online ad agencies track and target us based on our online activity and personal information, even listening to us through our mics to give us custom ads. It's sophisticated, creepy, and PSYOP.

Chapter
Russia's Use of Social Media Trolls and Propaganda in the 2016 US Elections
Episode
65: PSYOP
Podcast
Darknet Diaries
The Russian government used sophisticated social media tactics, fake news, bots, and trolls to influence the 2016 US Presidential Election.
47:20 - 52:57 (05:36)
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US Elections 2016
Summary

The Russian government used sophisticated social media tactics, fake news, bots, and trolls to influence the 2016 US Presidential Election. The intelligence community assessment on the matter showed it was the most aggressive and direct campaign mounted in the history of US elections.

Chapter
Russia's Use of Social Media Trolls and Propaganda in the 2016 US Elections
Episode
65: PSYOP
Podcast
Darknet Diaries
Memes on social media can be subtly used to shape opinions and can contribute to divide people.
52:57 - 57:17 (04:20)
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Social media
Summary

Memes on social media can be subtly used to shape opinions and can contribute to divide people. These memes are often designed to confuse, spread doubt and anger, and separate us.

Chapter
Russia's Use of Social Media Trolls and Propaganda in the 2016 US Elections
Episode
65: PSYOP
Podcast
Darknet Diaries