Propaganda and Disinformation

Propaganda, Disinformation,
and Manipulative Messages

They shape the way we see the world — often without us realizing it.

They show up in headlines, memes, social media posts, and even trusted news.

In a time of algorithms, information overload, and rising polarization, understanding where messages come from — and how they influence us — is more important than ever.

Propaganda: What It Is and How It Works

Explore how emotional tactics, repetition, and selective truth are used to shape beliefs.

Disinformation: How It Spreads (and Why It Sticks)

See how deliberately false or misleading information is used to manipulate — and how to recognize it.

Sources: Who’s Behind the Message?

Learn how to evaluate credibility, motives, and why who says it matters just as much as what they say.

Why It Matters Now

Understand how propaganda, disinformation, misinformation, and unchecked sources influence your views, your vote, and your trust — every day.

What Is Propaganda?

It is messaging designed to influence public opinion by steering emotions instead of encouraging critical thinking. It uses techniques like repetition, selective truth, emotional language, and identity politics to control how people perceive reality.

You might think propaganda only exists in war posters or authoritarian regimes — but today, it’s everywhere. From social media slogans to emotionally charged headlines, propaganda in the media is a daily part of modern life.

So what is it, really?

It’s not just misinformation. It’s intentional influence. And yes, propaganda can be true, or partly true, which makes it harder to recognize.

If you’ve ever asked:

You’re in the right place.

What Is Disinformation?

Examples of Disinformation include:

Disinformation is false or misleading information deliberately spread to deceive or manipulate public opinion.

Thanks to social media, memes, and content algorithms, misinformation now spreads farther and faster than ever before.

It can take the form of doctored quotes, fake statistics, or fabricated stories presented as fact.

Psychological studies show how repeated exposure to disinformation can alter beliefs and create false memories — even when people know the original information was wrong.

Viral Facebook posts with misleading claims
Edited or misrepresented images
Political quotes with no source
Fabricated news headlines made to influence opinion
Deepfakes or manipulated videos shared with intent to deceive

If you’re wondering:

We’ve got you covered.

Judging Sources: Who Do You Trust?

In a world full of content, the source matters more than ever.

Before believing a headline or quote, ask:

Good sources provide facts, context, and transparency.
Manipulative sources hide behind emotion, slogans, and repetition.

Whether it’s a meme, a news story, or a quote screenshot, disinformation and misinformation on social media often looks like truth. That’s why source-checking isn’t optional anymore. It’s a habit worth building.

And you can learn to see it too.

Why This Matters (Now More Than Ever)

We live in a time of information chaos — but more isn’t always better. The constant flood of news, memes, and opinions makes it harder to know what’s real.

Here’s the problem:

Whether it’s politics, health, war, or identity — misinformation and disinformation campaigns can shift public opinion, erode trust, and divide communities.

But when you understand how these forces work, you can stop being a passive receiver and become a conscious reader.

Learn why you’re not immune to propaganda