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Meryl Nass on WHO "Tyranny Treaty"

Kevin’s Newsletter • 432 implied HN points • 15 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics UN Pandemic Corruption Activism Propaganda
  1. Dr. Meryl Nass is speaking out against the WHO "Tyranny Treaty" and facing backlash for prescribing ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine to COVID patients.
  2. Dr. E. Michael Jones is critical of the Anti-Defamation League and Elon Musk is supporting the hashtag #BanTheADL.
  3. There is ongoing criticism of NATO's role in Libya and the Washington Post's framing of the catastrophe.

The Mathematics of PsyWar

Who is Robert Malone • 10 implied HN points • 14 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Propaganda Public Policy Social media Psychology Government
  1. Governments and companies use advanced technology and psychology to influence how we think and behave, similar to controlling drones. This means our actions might be shaped without us even knowing.
  2. Social media platforms analyze our interactions and opinions using mathematical models, which helps them manipulate our feelings and responses in real-time.
  3. When we engage online, we are part of a system where our thoughts and communications are tracked and influenced for various purposes, including commercial and political agendas.
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Why Carrots and Princes Are Orange

Outlandish Claims • 59 implied HN points • 05 Jun 24
💾 History Culture Language Politics Health Propaganda
  1. Dutch people's preference for growing orange carrots influenced the global dominance of orange carrot cultivars.
  2. The House of Orange's historical significance is intertwined with German propaganda efforts during the Middle Ages.
  3. The color orange became associated with carrots due to British propaganda in World War II linking carrot consumption to improved eyesight.

It's Journalistic Malpractice To Say Gazans Are Starving Without Saying Israel Is Starving Them

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 344 implied HN points • 19 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Propaganda Middle East Conflict Media bias Humanitarian Crisis
  1. It is important for journalists to provide a balanced view when reporting on conflicts, such as mentioning both sides' roles in a situation.
  2. Media outlets can sometimes present news in a biased or propagandistic way, often omitting crucial information to shape the audience's perception.
  3. Control of major news platforms by wealthy individuals can lead to a media landscape that serves to maintain the status quo and downplay the wrongdoing of those in power.

No Country Has a "Right to Exist"

Stark Realities with Brian McGlinchey • 595 implied HN points • 01 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Israel-Palestine conflict Governance Human Rights Political Systems Propaganda
  1. No country inherently has a 'right to exist', they require permission from the governed to exist.
  2. The concept of states having a 'right to exist' is false, as history shows political arrangements change over time.
  3. States, from Israel to Ukraine, can only justly exist if they have the consent of those they govern.

Deconstructing the Hegemony; Reconstructing the Pluriverse — II

Pluriversal Planet • 216 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
🚌 Education Colonialism Hegemony Philanthropy Propaganda Global South
  1. Participatory democracy is a myth in a world dominated by Eurocentric and profit-centered ideologies.
  2. Hegemony and regeneration are conflicting philosophies, with efforts towards a pluriversal world being hindered by hidden hegemonic tactics.
  3. Tools of hegemony include philanthropy, propaganda, and education, which perpetuate control, maintain the status quo, and limit diverse perspectives.

TL;DRussia Weekend Roundup

TL;DRussia • 353 implied HN points • 25 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Russia China Propaganda Economics Conflict
  1. The author uses their newsletter as a form of therapy to deal with anxiety and discomfort.
  2. The author reflects on the positive response to their Twitter threads and news analysis, while also considering potential biases in their thinking.
  3. The author recommends reading investigative reports on Russian propaganda, military-industrial control, and Western companies' involvement in Russia to understand the political landscape better.

Exaggerating China's military spending, St. Louis Fed breaks all statistical rules with misleading graph

Geopolitical Economy Report • 438 implied HN points • 24 Jan 23
🌍 World Politics Military Statistics Propaganda US-China Relations
  1. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis published a misleading graph suggesting China spends more on military than the US, but in reality, the US military budget is three times larger.
  2. The graph's depiction of military expenditure by different countries was misleading due to the use of separate axes for China and the US, creating a false impression.
  3. China's military spending, when looked at accurately, is much smaller than the US when considering GDP percentage, per capita measurement, and even in comparison to other top spenders.

Oscars: Scrap "Top Gun"

Diane Francis • 599 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Film Propaganda Politics Media War
  1. The Ukrainian World Congress wants 'Top Gun: Maverick' removed from the Oscars because it is funded by a Russian oligarch.
  2. They believe the film's lack of direct mention of Russia as an enemy is misleading and supports propaganda.
  3. The Congress is asking for a broader rejection of films tied to Russian money due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Fool Me Twice

Séamus Malekafzali • 277 implied HN points • 20 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Warfare Propaganda Conflict Media
  1. The post-9/11 and Iraq War era tactics are being used in Israel's war in Gaza, with diminishing returns.
  2. Israel and the US are justifying the Gaza conflict using historical comparisons like the Third Reich and the War on Terror.
  3. The playbook of spreading false information and preparing for war has been seen before, causing distrust and cynicism.

Censorship Industrial Complex Leaders Were Also Behind Trump-Russia Collusion Hoax

Public • 404 implied HN points • 15 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship Conspiracy Theories Election interference Propaganda
  1. There are connections between the leaders of the Censorship Industrial Complex and the Trump-Russia Collusion Hoax.
  2. The Cyber Threat Intelligence League (CTIL) was involved in censoring content on social media, with links to the Russian collusion narrative.
  3. Various individuals and groups, including Zetalytics and members of the Clinton campaign, were tied to promoting the Trump-Russia collusion narrative and engaging in disinformation activities.

Is Trudeau Following Putin's Lead And De-Nazifying Canada?

C.O.P. Central Organizing Principle. • 12 implied HN points • 17 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political theory Government actions Election Influence International relations Propaganda
  1. Trudeau may be emulating Putin's actions regarding Ukraine and the idea of 'de-Nazification', hinting at political shifts in Canada. It's important to consider how global leaders influence each other's policies.
  2. There are observations about former leaders and their connections to historical events, particularly surrounding WWII and Nazism, suggesting a complex political landscape.
  3. Some believe the legacy of certain political decisions—like US involvement in Ukraine—shapes current international relations and conflicts. This ongoing tension reflects deeper historical issues.

Hashtag Genocide

The False Consensus Effect • 118 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Genocide Government Propaganda Journalism Human Rights
  1. The author expresses concerns about genocide happening and feels the need to speak out about it even if others are silent.
  2. The post discusses how various entities like Joe Biden, Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff are seen as complicit in genocide.
  3. It highlights the impact of fear and 20-30 years of corporate media propaganda on society's ability to recognize and address genocide.

Propaganda

The Leftovers • 119 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Propaganda Discourse War Truth Manipulation
  1. The state of the world results from cruelty being under-reported, questioning the impact of words on changing world events.
  2. Propaganda manipulates truth, and people tend to recognize it more easily when it comes from the opposing side.
  3. Consuming one's own propaganda can weaken their position due to gullibility and uncritical acceptance.

New York Times’ ridiculous attack on me exposes its deceitful propaganda tactics

Geopolitical Economy Report • 637 implied HN points • 15 Apr 22
🌍 World Politics Propaganda US government Independent Journalism Information Warfare
  1. The New York Times published a smear piece attacking an independent journalist, Benjamin Norton, without giving him a chance to comment, revealing a history of false propaganda tactics.
  2. The article dismissed factual statements about the US-sponsored coup in Ukraine as 'conspiracy theory,' despite evidence of US government involvement in coups worldwide.
  3. Prominent voices like University of Chicago Professor John Mearsheimer have acknowledged the US government's role in starting the war in Ukraine, while mainstream media attempts to dismiss these truths as 'conspiracy theories.'

For the Love of War and the Fear of Death

Humanities in Revolt • 219 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics War Media Propaganda Ideology Violence
  1. The American public's support for the Iraq War was influenced by fear, false beliefs, and failures in critical thinking.
  2. Journalists in the mainstream media played a role in amplifying unsubstantiated claims about the war and failed to question authority.
  3. Fear-based appeals and manipulative tactics, like circular reasoning, were used to justify the Iraq War.

In COINTELPRO, FBI used anarchism to 'disrupt left', attack Vietnam & USSR

Geopolitical Economy Report • 897 implied HN points • 15 Oct 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Ideology Propaganda Activism
  1. The FBI used anarchism to disrupt the left and demonize targets like Vietnam and the USSR.
  2. Anarchist ideology was seen as a powerful tool in the FBI's COINTELPRO to destabilize leftist movements.
  3. The FBI created underground zines and newspapers like The Workshop to spread confusion and attack leftist leaders.

The Cartesian Crisis: Why You Will Believe Nothing

Mind Prison • 30 implied HN points • 21 Oct 24
🕹 Technology AI Impact Digital Content Propaganda
  1. People are struggling to tell what's real because trust in institutions and information is falling apart. When no one can be sure about what truth is, it leads to confusion and chaos.
  2. AI is making it harder for individuals to recognize genuine information. It's creating convincing fake content which contributes to a world where discerning truth feels impossible.
  3. We might be losing our history and understanding as much information from the past keeps disappearing online. Without a clear record of what has come before, it's tough to navigate the present or plan for the future.

what about the trolls?

the wiczipedia weekly • 157 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics Russia Cyber Operations Propaganda International relations
  1. The Russian oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin's troll empire faced challenges after a coup attempt and dissolution of Patriot Media Group.
  2. Prigozhin's troll operations were not the most effective and struggled to adapt to changes in social media platforms.
  3. With Russian information war tactics evolving, adversaries may focus on amplifying existing discord in the US rather than relying solely on traditional troll farms.

Propaganda Looney Tunes

Variations on a Theme • 59 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Propaganda Cartoons History Psychology Current Events
  1. Cartoons have been historically used as a tool for propaganda, influencing people's perceptions and behaviors.
  2. The use of cartoons, memes, and other media in spreading information and propaganda is a common feature of modern life, with virality being a significant factor.
  3. Propaganda can have unintended consequences, as seen in historical events like the Four Pests Campaign in China, urging caution and critical thinking in the face of persuasive messaging.

Prigozhin's March on Moscow

Thinking about... • 412 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics War Propaganda Regime Fascism Resistance
  1. Putin is not as popular as assumed, with signs of apathy and readiness for a new exploitative regime among Russians.
  2. Prigozhin posed a threat to Putin by leveraging similar tactics and assets, showcasing the extractive nature of the Russian state.
  3. Prigozhin's mutiny exposed truths about the war, shedding light on the internal divisions and potential future power struggles within Russia.

The Great Big Nothingburger Reset

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 98 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Global Crisis Tyranny Propaganda Resistance Great Reset
  1. Being hypervigilant and expecting extreme crises may make us miss subtle, gradual tactics that could be used against us.
  2. The strategy of the opposition may shift from one big event to a series of smaller, ongoing crises to wear down resistance.
  3. To combat the potential 'Nothingburger Reset,' we must stay prepared for the unexpected, build resilience, and be vigilant against deception.