Propaganda And Bias
Feb 2025 · Publifye AS
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About this ebook
Propaganda And Bias explores the crucial interplay between propaganda and our inherent cognitive biases, revealing how these biases make us susceptible to manipulation in today's complex information landscape. Drawing from social psychology, the book unveils how propagandists exploit predictable flaws in human judgment, such as confirmation bias, where we favor information confirming existing beliefs, and the availability heuristic, where easily recalled information is overweighted. Understanding these mechanisms is key to informed decision-making and resisting manipulative messaging.
The book examines specific propaganda techniques, like name-calling and glittering generalities, illustrating how each exploits particular cognitive biases. It progresses from introducing core concepts to analyzing propaganda's use in political discourse, advertising, and social movements.
Ultimately, it provides practical strategies for mitigating propaganda's effects and fostering rational decision-making. Its unique value lies in shifting the focus from identifying propaganda to understanding the psychological vulnerabilities that make us susceptible to it.
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