The Propaganda Problem of Diversity & Inclusion

Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to distinguish between information about Diversity and Inclusion, and Propaganda?

Find out how half curated truths are presented as information

Here are some key topics covered from this episode:

  • The Propaganda techniques found in Diversity & Inclusion
  • How Propaganda hides behind “education”
  • Why I empathise with the social pressure you face and much more

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Here are some key takeaways from this episode: 

Propaganda techniques are increasingly common when it comes to Inclusion

“propaganda is often presented as education; these carefully curated facts, half-truths are presented in a way intended to inform you”

Propaganda is more decentralised than ever before

it’s not just central authorities spreading the message. It’s people you know and trust; you’re friends, family and professional connections and there’s social pressure for you to like or somehow endorse the messages”

If we need to rely on propaganda, what does that say about us?

“We’re not going to create an inclusive workplace if we’re relying on propaganda because this undermines everything that we’re trying to achieve”

Here are some resources so you can go deeper: 

Propaganda per Britannica 

Harold Lasswell

Institute for Propaganda Analysis

Check out these related episodes of the show.

Why Diversity & Inclusion Leaders Need To Be Fact Checked

The Big Inclusion Issue: Your Truth Vs. The Truth

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