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Interviewing Historian of Propaganda (WW1, WW2 & Contemporary), Professor Jo Fox | The Human Podcast

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ETj4sMNAwgsThis interview is with Professor Jo Fox, a historian of propaganda. She is an expert in psychological warfare in twentieth-century Europe and propaganda in Britain & Germany during WW1 & WW2. Jo is also the Pro Vice-Chancellor of Research and Public Engagement at the University of London.The Human Podcast explores the lives and ideas of unique individuals. Subscribe for new interviews every week.🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Research Overview1:39 - What are misinformation & disinformation3:12 - What is propaganda?5:06 - What are rumours?6:31 - WW2 propaganda8:11 - Measuring the impact of propaganda10:23 - Film propaganda (WW1 & WW2)13:29 - Woman in propaganda15:34 - Ethics of propaganda (Britain's in WW1/WW2)19:08 - How to avoid propaganda24:05 - Decreased trust in the media26:11 - Institutional corruption27:51 - AI/Technology & future of propaganda29:57 - Why the motivation to research propaganda?31:25 - How's your research influenced your life?33:28 - Where did interest in propaganda come from?34:48 - Jo's PhD35:58 - Benefits of learning history37:32 - Tech leaders should understand history39:17 - George Orwell's 1984 Ministry of Truth: Filming location?42:03 - SHOW ENDING TRADITION: What is a good life?👤 GUEST:LinkedIn - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo_FoxUni of London Page - https://www.london.ac.uk/about/senior-executive-team/professor-jo-foxAmazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Jo-Fox/author/B001JOYKW0📱 SOCIAL:𝕏 - https://twitter.com/heyhumanpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehumanpodcastinstaTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thehumanpodcasttiktokEmail - [email protected]🎥 EQUIPMENT:Provided by Kintek, who provide organisations with outstanding technology services - https://kintek.co.uk🎵 MUSIC:Music by penguinmusic - Better Day from Pixabay

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