For this week’s Hot Type column in Byline, I turn to a panel of global information warfare experts for tips on how we can best protect ourselves, our minds, and our countries. Here’s an excerpt
I've reached out to Sen. Duckworth (D-IL)about developing a program to build American society's resilience against propoganda and disinformation through civic education such as exists in Latvia or Finland (to name a few).
I'm hoping that through the dedication of our Governor in Illinois (JB Pritzker)and with buy in by some of our Congesspersons, we can create a program available to Americans which will allow them to develop skills in processing information and determining if it's accurate and, in addition, whether or not its author's intentions are malicious, such as happens with influence campaigns from both domestic and foreign sources.
I'm supposed to hear from the Senator or staff in the next week or so to determine who can provide assistance in moving my proposal up the chain so that discussions with those who are in a position to be helpful in creating such a program for Americans might be arranged.
Heidi -
I've reached out to Sen. Duckworth (D-IL)about developing a program to build American society's resilience against propoganda and disinformation through civic education such as exists in Latvia or Finland (to name a few).
I'm hoping that through the dedication of our Governor in Illinois (JB Pritzker)and with buy in by some of our Congesspersons, we can create a program available to Americans which will allow them to develop skills in processing information and determining if it's accurate and, in addition, whether or not its author's intentions are malicious, such as happens with influence campaigns from both domestic and foreign sources.
I'm supposed to hear from the Senator or staff in the next week or so to determine who can provide assistance in moving my proposal up the chain so that discussions with those who are in a position to be helpful in creating such a program for Americans might be arranged.
I'll let you know how it goes!
😊
Loraine