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Re:Tell HN: We write the algorithms. We need to understand p... by owebmaster on Thursday January 26, 2017 @10:14AM (#13491974)
> What I've been reading are two books to understand the rise of demagoguery and propaganda around the world

Is it "Yes, we can!" demagogy by your book? If so it didn't rise recently (unless 10+ years are recent by your measurement).

Hackers knowing more about propaganda is a dangerous thing. It was what brought us Facebook and Google changing elections.

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Re:Tell HN: We write the algorithms. We need to understand p... by iklos55 on Saturday January 28, 2017 @07:37PM (#13510778)
it also brought us pgp and tor
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