JOURNAL ARTICLE

A scientific way to control minds.

  • Published In: New Scientist, 2024, v. 262, n. 3491. P. 22 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Newitz, Annalee 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the history and techniques of psychological warfare, particularly in the context of the United States. It highlights how the US government has been involved in psychological operations since the 19th century, using tactics such as deploying anthropologists alongside troops to understand and destabilize enemy cultures. The article also mentions the role of Edward Bernays, who combined psychology and public relations to influence public opinion and even helped the CIA in a coup in Guatemala. The article concludes by mentioning how modern political operatives use data from social media to create psychographic profiles and target individuals with ads. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Scientist. 2024/05, Vol. 262, Issue 3491, p22
  • Document Type:Interview
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0262-4079
  • DOI:10.1016/s0262-4079(24)00921-7
  • Accession Number:177384202
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