Chapter
The Power of Propaganda in Persuasion
57:17 - 1:07:55 (10:38)
Edward Bernays, the "father of propaganda," understood that to persuade people, we shouldn't rely on facts or logic. This tactic is still used today by companies and governments trying to sway public opinion.
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The use of algorithms in data analysis can predict some of our personal, sensitive information, even before we realize it ourselves.
57:17 - 59:57 (02:40)
Summary
The use of algorithms in data analysis can predict some of our personal, sensitive information, even before we realize it ourselves.
ChapterThe Power of Propaganda in Persuasion
Episode65: PSYOP
PodcastDarknet Diaries
A discussion on the power of persuasion and how it has been used throughout history, including examples from ad agencies and nation states, as well as the ethical implications that come with it.
59:57 - 1:05:39 (05:42)
Summary
A discussion on the power of persuasion and how it has been used throughout history, including examples from ad agencies and nation states, as well as the ethical implications that come with it.
ChapterThe Power of Propaganda in Persuasion
Episode65: PSYOP
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Former CIA analyst, Melvin Goodman, claims that the US government is involved in manipulating public opinion.
1:05:39 - 1:06:29 (00:49)
Summary
Former CIA analyst, Melvin Goodman, claims that the US government is involved in manipulating public opinion. Meanwhile, the Defense Department is spending nearly $5 billion and employing more than 27,000 people to shape public opinion in support of government objectives, raising concerns of engaging in domestic propaganda.
ChapterThe Power of Propaganda in Persuasion
Episode65: PSYOP
PodcastDarknet Diaries
This podcast episode explores the history of domestic propaganda in the US, from World War I and II to the war on drugs, and its effectiveness in shaping public opinion.
1:06:29 - 1:07:55 (01:26)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the history of domestic propaganda in the US, from World War I and II to the war on drugs, and its effectiveness in shaping public opinion.