TED: How (and why) Russia hacked the uS election | Laura Galante

The video discusses the vulnerabilities of Western democracies to information manipulation, highlighting the 2016 hacking incidents and Russia's strategic operations. It emphasizes the power of information in shaping public opinion and the importance of critical thinking as a defense against such tactics.

What role does social media play in the dissemination of information according to the text?

What does the term 'reflexive control' refer to in the context of information operations?

How can critical thinking serve as a defense against misinformation?