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50 Techniques Used in Propaganda
50 Techniques Used in Propaganda
Propaganda (the word is from a New Latin term meaning “propagating,” synonymous in this
connotation with publicizing) has been defined as “communication intended to shape perceptions,
manipulate cognition, and direct behavior.” That’s a broad definition — a narrower one would limit
propaganda to willful, prejudicial manipulation of information — but it helps writers and readers
understand that because almost any content can be considered propaganda, they must be alert to
the subtext of almost any content they produce or consume.