Astroturf and manipulation of media messages | Sharyl Attkisson | TEDxUniversityofNevada
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Investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson explains how astroturf, fake grassroots campaigns funded by corporate or political interests, manipulates media messages. The TEDx talk is about 11 minutes.
Why HN recommends it: HN commenters recommend it as an introduction to shills, astroturfing and lobbyist influence on media, especially in threads about fake news and online forums.
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