Why Russian Propaganda Works – and How to Stop Falling for It
The article discusses the effectiveness of Russian propaganda and its impact on public perception. It argues that modern propaganda aims to create confusion rather than persuade, leading to moral paralysis among individuals. Social media plays a significant role in amplifying these narratives, making it challenging for people to discern truth from misinformation.
- ▪Russian propaganda is designed to create doubt about the existence of truth rather than to persuade individuals of a specific narrative.
- ▪Social media algorithms favor emotionally charged content, which often leads to the spread of misinformation.
- ▪The article emphasizes that being educated in one field does not guarantee expertise in another, particularly regarding complex geopolitical issues.
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Why Russian Propaganda Works – And How to Stop Falling For ItRoman SheremetaMay 22, 2026823ShareOne of the biggest mistakes people make about propaganda is assuming it only works on uneducated or unintelligent people.That is simply false.Some of the smartest people I know repeat Kremlin narratives almost word for word. Not because they are evil. Not because they are Russian agents. And often not even because they consciously support Putin.They fall for it because modern propaganda is not designed to convince you that something is true. It is designed to make you doubt that truth exists at all.The Goal Is Not Persuasion. The Goal Is Confusion.Russian propaganda does not try to convince you of one clear story.
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