Psychological operations
TopicHeard in 1 episode across 1 show since Jun 2026
Psychological operations (PSYOPs), also known as psychological warfare, are planned operations to convey selected information and indicators to audiences to influence their emotions, motives, objective reasoning, and ultimately the behavior of governments, organizations, groups, and individuals. These operations employ various psychological methods to evoke a desired reaction, assisting in military, political, or strategic objectives.
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What experts have said about Psychological operations
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Government mind-control efforts may contribute substantially to online political conflict.
“If they're doing mind control experiments on people and they're influencing people's opinions and. And half of the reason why people are at odds with each other all day long online is probably government intervention at one point or some government's intervention.”
Open the episode · #2523 - Ali SiddiqListen at 53:41
Information spread is reducing the effectiveness of psychological operations.
“the psyops are working less because of the spread of information.”
Open the episode · #2515 - Chase HughesListen at 2:22:16
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