Check out this introduction from the author... Examples of how propaganda was used to influence public opinion about the pandemic: Fear-mongering: One common technique used by propagandists was to spread fear about the virus. This was done by exaggerating the severity of the pandemic, making false claims about the death rate, and using alarming language. For example, some media outlets and politicians claimed that the virus was a "biological weapon" or that it would "kill millions." Misinformation: Another common technique used by propagandists was to spread misinformation about the virus. This was done by sharing false or misleading information about the virus, its origins, and its transmission. For example, some people claimed that the virus was created in a lab, that it could not be transmitted through the air, or that it was no worse than the common cold. Censorship: In some cases, propagandists tried to censor information about t...
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