Mastodawn

@ebbot 2/2 efforts and, in fact, government is government only by virtue of public acquiescence. Industries, public utilities, educational movements, indeed all groups representing any concept or product, whether they are majority or minority ideas, succeed only because of approving public opinion. Public opinion is the unacknowledged partner in all broad efforts. --Edward Bernays, Propaganda (1928) #propaganda #disinformation #misinformation #fakenews #uniparty #EconomicHappinessMachine

Pablo Martini (Geezer)1h ago

From burnt ambulances to missile attacks and election lies, disinformation is eroding trust and putting lives at risk globally.

#Disinformation #FakeNews #PublicSafety #FactCheck #PMQs #TheWhipLine #PoliticsLive
https://thewhipline.substack.com/p/how-they-undermine-facts-to-put-you

How Disinformation Undermines Facts and Puts You at Risk

From ambulance attacks to election lies, see how disinformation erodes facts, trust, and safety around the world.

The Whip Line

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eddiebbot 2h ago

@ebbot 2/2 %27public relations counsel. --Edward Bernays, Propaganda (1928) #propaganda #disinformation #misinformation #fakenews #uniparty #EconomicHappinessMachine

AA 2h ago

Wired: When Satellite Data Becomes a Weapon https://www.wired.com/story/when-satellite-data-becomes-a-weapon/ @WIRED #disinformation

When Satellite Data Becomes a Weapon

As war reshapes the Gulf, the satellite infrastructure the world relies on to see conflict clearly is being delayed, spoofed, and privately controlled—and nobody is sure who is responsible.

WIRED

Dominic R. Sagala 6h ago

‘Denial machine’: climate misinformation is fuelling conflict in Australian communities, inquiry finds

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/25/australia-climate-misinformation-social-media

#climate #climatechange #misinformation #disinformation #climateaction

‘Denial machine’: climate misinformation is fuelling conflict in Australian communities, inquiry finds

The report also recommends government do more to make tech companies liable for ‘psychosocial harms’

The Guardian

Red Global News 6h ago

The Communications Directorate has issued a warning regarding the rise in disinformation activities. Artificial intelligence technologies are being used to create false visual, audio, and video content, manipulating public perception and societal sensitivities. #Disinformation #AIManipulation

eddiebbot 6h ago

There are invisible rulers who control the destinies of millions. It is not generally realized to what extent the words and actions of our most influential public men are dictated by shrewd persons operating behind the scenes. --Edward Bernays, Propaganda (1928) #propaganda #disinformation #misinformation #fakenews #uniparty #EconomicHappinessMachine

Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines 7h ago

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Ukraine liquidates hitman working for Russia's GRU, thwarts plot to assassinate high-profile figures -- Ukraine 'liquidates' hitman working for Russia's GRU, thwarts plot to assassinate high-profile figures -- Ukraine believes Tucker Carlson 'works for Putin' amid growing US scrutiny -- Train passenger killed after 'refusing to evacuate' during Russian drone attack in Kharkiv Oblast ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/03/wednesday-march-25-2026/

ResearchBuzz: Firehose 8h ago

Engadget: X is changing its revenue-sharing policy to deter users pretending to be Americans. “Bier continued that while X appreciates everyone’s opinion on US politics, the company is hoping the new policy can ‘disincentivize gaming the attention of US or Japanese accounts.’ The US and Japan have the largest number of users on X.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/25/engadget-x-is-changing-its-revenue-sharing-policy-to-deter-users-pretending-to-be-americans/

David B.

17h ago

There's been a new weird trend online these past few years... Every time there's a war or something now, some English speaking media will report that Japanese people are rushing to get toilet paper...

WTF is that?

A new "Japan is weird" meme?

#Japan #Disinformation