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Propaganda: How You Are Being Tricked pt. 2

Propaganda: How You Are Being Tricked pt. 2

Update: 2025-09-24
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In the last episode, we outlined several specific propaganda strategies. We conclude this discussion by explaining some ways we can attempt to combat propaganda. Although propaganda can be a tool for good, it is often used nefariously, and we are well served to protect ourselves against those who would manipulate us. Did we miss anything? Let us know!

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Links and References: 
  1. https://disinformation-nation.org/how-propaganda-works/
  2. http://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691173429/how-propaganda-works?srsltid=AfmBOorUX3x7ZgsGZ1dyU_bt0OeTC-bnm_0maw2D3FZclD5sp65cJ4je
  3. https://sjdm.org/presentations/2020-Poster-Heyman-Schrum-Cassandra-Psychology-of-Propaganda.pdf
  4. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1938/05/the-psychology-of-propaganda/654999/
  5. https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.2044-8341.1941.tb00312.x
  6. psychologs.com/the-psychology-behind-propaganda/?srsltid=AfmBOor4m2MZ7Rs4pqmagvFEui02ZN14zWIcPI7XZQ-pB4D4665LhIK6
  7. https://www.verywellmind.com/how-does-propaganda-work-5224974
  8. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-therapy/201702/the-con-propaganda
  9. https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393881516 




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Propaganda: How You Are Being Tricked pt. 2

Propaganda: How You Are Being Tricked pt. 2

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