Graphic: ODT/GettyAn insidious new form of propaganda could be used during this year's general elections, writes Bruce Munro. In essence, that in some quarters a new, subliminal propaganda war is being waged against citizens by those who wield power and those who want to. Devin Deen, who is director of data and analytics at Enterprise IT, in Auckland, says social media technology can be used to ensnare people in information bubbles, leaving them vulnerable to propaganda. ''That could be leveraged, or weaponised for propaganda,'' Assoc Prof Bollen was reported saying. Is a new insidious brand of propaganda headed for New Zealand in 2017?

Source: Otago Daily Times April 09, 2017 21:56 UTC