Propaganda: How Ideas Spread
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Where Propaganda: How Ideas Spread takes you
Unmask the psychological machinery behind mass persuasion and public opinion. Learn to identify the subtle techniques used by governments and media to shape the way we think and act.
- 1
Foundations of Persuasion
- Defining Propaganda vs. Education
- The History of State-Sponsored Messaging
- Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in Mass Media
- The Role of the Public Intellectual
- 2
Psychological Mechanisms
- Cognitive Dissonance and Belief Systems
- The Mere Exposure Effect
- Fear Appeals and Emotional Priming
- Groupthink and Social Identity Theory
- Confirmation Bias in Information Consumption
- The Illusion of Truth Effect
- 3
Techniques and Tactics
- Glittering Generalities and Name Calling
- The Bandwagon Effect and Plain Folks Appeal
- Card Stacking and Selective Omission
- 4
Propaganda in the Digital Age
- Algorithmic Echo Chambers
- Astroturfing and Fake Grassroots Movements
- Deepfakes and Synthetic Media
- Micro-targeting and Data Privacy
- Developing Media Literacy and Critical Thinking
4 sections · 18 units · 54 levels. Built to play, not to enroll.
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In the smoke-filled room of learning, what is the ultimate goal of a teacher who isn't just selling a line?
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