Hacker News with Generative AI: Manipulation

How They Control You (defragzone.substack.com)
We can fact-check anything in seconds, learn from endless resources, and stay informed 24/7. So, why are the masses still so easy to manipulate? Simple: manipulation is a science, and those who master it always win. Politicians and leaders know the secret formula to control people’s fears, emotions, and instincts. The result? The same old con, working better than ever.
Research into trans medicine has been manipulated? (economist.com)
How to recognize a psyop in three easy steps (buttondown.email)
Agents of Manipulation (the real AI risk) (venturebeat.com)