Can we defeat modern disinformation by using the tactics of a rogue WWII propagandist?
In short: In this talk, author Peter Pomerantsev explores the dark psychology of propaganda. He examines how a forgotten World War II operation might offer strategies for cutting through today's misinformation and rebuilding trust in facts.
The video investigates the life of Thomas Sefton Delmer, a British propagandist who created the fictional character 'Der Chef' to undermine Nazi doctrine. By broadcasting high-ranking German military secrets and hints of internal rebellion, Delmer's persona reached German citizens, soldiers, and even politicians in Washington DC during the summer of 1941, when Hitler controlled Europe from the Atlantic to the Black Sea.
Pomerantsev connects these historical lessons to the modern US response to the invasion of Ukraine, questioning whether lies can be fought with truth and how to navigate the manipulation of passions in contemporary information warfare.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Peter Pomerantsev: How to fight (and win) an information war
- Also: How to Win an Information War
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