Propaganda and Intelligence

Before diving into the videos, make sure that you have read through a few important definitions related to propaganda.

Propaganda is information designed to influence people’s opinions and actions, but how do governments use it as a covert action to elicit a response?

Often deployed by governments during times of crisis, white propaganda has a known source and simple slogans, and uses strong visuals to rally public opinion.

A weapon of covert action wielded by governments around the world, gray propaganda straddles the fine line between fact and fiction, letting its secret sources instigate chaos without liability.

A weapon of covert action wielded by governments around the world, black propaganda straddles the fine line between fact and fiction, letting its secret sources instigate chaos with impunity.

In the digital age, it’s never been easier for governments to influence our opinions and actions using propaganda. So what does propaganda actually look like in the 21st century – and how effective is it?

Now that you have learned about propaganda, complete this worksheet to see what biases you have. Do you think you have a bias that affects how you see the world?