Chapter
Understanding Russian Interference in US Elections
1:23:58 - 1:30:41 (06:42)
The Russian interference in the US 2016 election was used for political bickering rather than national security, and it is unclear how much influence it had. The process involves social engineering and hacking, and most hackers find pleasure in doing something difficult and ethical.
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The Russian interference in elections seems to be more focused on political bickering than on understanding the national security problem.
1:23:58 - 1:27:34 (03:36)
Summary
The Russian interference in elections seems to be more focused on political bickering than on understanding the national security problem. Putin and his team seemed to understand how propaganda works and how to get maximum effect through performance.
ChapterUnderstanding Russian Interference in US Elections
Episode#335 – Fiona Hill: Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses how the decision to reopen the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails and the lack of explanation of complex dynamics played into Vladimir Putin's attempts to undermine the US election system, causing people to lose faith in its integrity.
1:27:34 - 1:30:41 (03:06)
Summary
The speaker discusses how the decision to reopen the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails and the lack of explanation of complex dynamics played into Vladimir Putin's attempts to undermine the US election system, causing people to lose faith in its integrity.