Modern Mind Control - Public Opinion Manipulation in Our Online World

Explore the manipulation of public opinion in the digital age through this thought-provoking conference talk. Delve into how modern connectivity enables unprecedented information sharing while simultaneously facilitating the shaping of public perception. Examine the concept of "fake news" as part of a larger issue involving technology's role in altering reality. Trace the historical patterns of propaganda flourishing with each disruptive communication technology. Learn about the techniques and methods actively used for opinion manipulation across various fields, not limited to politics. Discover the global availability and costs of underground services related to opinion manipulation, from Russia to China, Ukraine, and the Middle East. Understand the connection between these activities and other Black Market commodities. Gain insights into identifying such campaigns through social media data processing and tracing them to their origins. Analyze case studies that demonstrate links between artificially fabricated events and their executors.

USENIX Enigma 2018 - Modern Mind Control: Public Opinion Manipulation in Our Online World