Media, Propaganda and Persuasion

Published on 7 May 2015

Media, Persuasion and Propaganda Featuring Dr. Marshall Soules Persuasion works across a spectrum of influence -- from promotion to propaganda -- and studying it develops critical thinking and the self-reflection necessary to defend ourselves against manipulation and undue influence. This illustrated presentation will challenge widespread beliefs about the news, expert opinion, democracy, trust, objectivity, and deception in societies where "truth happens to an idea".

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Psyops 101: An introduction to psychological operations

Published on 23 Oct 2012
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Psyops, or psychological operations, is a term used to describe the techniques of psychological manipulation used in warfare. These operations are used to deceive, confuse, disrupt and demoralize the enemy, with an aim toward weakening enemy resistance or even causing enemy forces to surrender and enemy populations to capitulate.

As the flip-side to the ancient wisdom that knowledge is key to all successful warfare strategies, the art of deliberately sewing deception has been understood and practiced for thousands of years.

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The Psychological Manipulation of Human Consciousness: Television and Mass Media

Published on 3 Apr 2014
Doug discusses the use of television as a tool for psychological manipulation. He talks about the idea that TV and mass media not only shapes and influences public opinion but also actually creates a false consensus reality. He touches on the use of subliminal persuasion and symbolism in corporate advertising. Some explicit language, all images contained herein are for educational purposes in accordance with the Fair Use Act.

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