Episode
65: PSYOP
1:14:55
Published: Tue May 12 2020
Description
PSYOP, or “Psychological Operations”, is something the US military has been doing to foreign audiences for decades. But what exactly is it? And what’s the difference between white, gray, and black PSYOP missions? We talk to PSYOP specialists to learn more. Thanks to Jon Nichols for telling us about this fascinating world. Sponsors Support for this episode comes from LastPass. LastPass is a great password manager but it can do so much more. It can setup 2FA for your company, or use it to monitor what your users are doing in the network. Visit LastPass.com/Darknet to start your 14 day free trial. Support for this episode comes from Blinkist. They offer thousands of condensed non-fiction books, so you can get through books in about 15 minutes. Check out Blinkist.com/DARKNET to start your 7 day free trial and get 25% off when you sign up. Sources https://www.democracynow.org/2006/3/24/the_psyops_war_a_look_at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Group https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/special-operations/psyop/psyop-mission.html# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Wandering_Soul_(Vietnam_War) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torches_of_Freedom http://cgsc.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16040coll3/id/182 https://archive.org/details/PropagandaAudiobook/Propaganda+Chapter+01.mp3 https://www.newsweek.com/us-military-gets-mysterious-and-false-text-message-evacuate-korean-peninsula-669875 https://www.cbinsights.com/research/future-of-information-warfare/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Defense_Authorization_Act_for_Fiscal_Year_2013#Smith%E2%80%93Mundt_Modernization_Act_of_2012 Videos Vietnam War Ghost Audio Tape used in PSYOPS ‘Wandering Soul’ Jon Nichols Part 0 - Unallocated Spaces Talk on Russian Propaganda Cyber-Influence: Cyberwar and Psychological Operations WWII Psych Ops MISO Marines broadcast important information to Afghans The War You Don’t See Edward L. Bernays interview, 1986-10-23 As it fights two wars, the Pentagon is steadily and dramatically increasing money spent on propaganda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
In this episode, Jack Recider dives into areas of knowledge that he knows very little about, exploring stories related to how the US military hacks people's hearts and brains.
00:00 - 01:32 (01:32)
Summary
In this episode, Jack Recider dives into areas of knowledge that he knows very little about, exploring stories related to how the US military hacks people's hearts and brains.
Episode65: PSYOP
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Understanding your target audience is crucial when it comes to persuading, changing, and influencing their behavior, as well as achieving your end state.
01:32 - 09:01 (07:28)
Summary
Understanding your target audience is crucial when it comes to persuading, changing, and influencing their behavior, as well as achieving your end state.
Episode65: PSYOP
PodcastDarknet Diaries
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.
09:01 - 17:02 (08:00)
Summary
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.
Episode65: PSYOP
PodcastDarknet Diaries
John Carlin shares his experience on gathering tactical intelligence from local sources in hostile environments as well as how it can be applied in social media for understanding public sentiment towards their government.
17:02 - 24:47 (07:45)
Summary
John Carlin shares his experience on gathering tactical intelligence from local sources in hostile environments as well as how it can be applied in social media for understanding public sentiment towards their government.
Episode65: PSYOP
PodcastDarknet Diaries
In central Iraq, a man conducted a daily routine searching for terrorists' weapons by broadcasting messages, meeting locals, and passing out pamphlets as part of his psychological operation.
24:47 - 33:08 (08:20)
Summary
In central Iraq, a man conducted a daily routine searching for terrorists' weapons by broadcasting messages, meeting locals, and passing out pamphlets as part of his psychological operation.
Episode65: PSYOP
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The use of deceptive tactics in war includes sending messages to enemies under false pretenses, while hidden ads can be seen in humorous online content that is created to entertain but may include product placement.
33:08 - 37:56 (04:48)
Summary
The use of deceptive tactics in war includes sending messages to enemies under false pretenses, while hidden ads can be seen in humorous online content that is created to entertain but may include product placement.
Episode65: PSYOP
PodcastDarknet Diaries
A former intelligence officer talks about his transition from monitoring foreign adversaries to paying attention to the hacker world and reporting their activities to his clients.
37:56 - 46:27 (08:30)
Summary
A former intelligence officer talks about his transition from monitoring foreign adversaries to paying attention to the hacker world and reporting their activities to his clients.
Episode65: PSYOP
PodcastDarknet Diaries
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.
46:27 - 57:17 (10:50)
Summary
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.
Episode65: PSYOP
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Edward Bernays, the "father of propaganda," understood that to persuade people, we shouldn't rely on facts or logic.
57:17 - 1:07:55 (10:38)
Summary
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.
Episode65: PSYOP
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The SIOP team played a vital role in the fall of Saddam's statue by using loudspeakers to organize and conduct crowd control while the US troops tear down the statue in Iraq.
1:07:55 - 1:14:13 (06:17)
Summary
The SIOP team played a vital role in the fall of Saddam's statue by using loudspeakers to organize and conduct crowd control while the US troops tear down the statue in Iraq. The team even ran an Iraqi flag up the statue and got local kids to climb on the wrecker, which was bringing down the statue.
Episode65: PSYOP
PodcastDarknet Diaries
In this podcast episode, host Jack ReCyder interviews Henry and Jonathan Nichols about overcoming fear through logic and facts.
1:14:13 - 1:15:01 (00:48)
Summary
In this podcast episode, host Jack ReCyder interviews Henry and Jonathan Nichols about overcoming fear through logic and facts. They explore how fear can negatively affect the brain and cause people to make poor decisions.