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| − | "Often the surest way to convey misinformation is to tell the strict truth." - Mark Twain | + | * "Often the surest way to convey misinformation is to tell the strict truth." - Mark Twain |
| + | * As used by business it can be considered to be public relations. For example when tobacco, chemicals or drugs were questioned a flurry of [[Disinformation]] was sure to follow. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:48, 19 March 2025
Full Title and Meme
Disinformation is a direct translation from the Russian and implies a state-sponsored effort to use misinformation to control any discussion into paths advantageous to the state.
This term started to replace misinformation in the press in the 1950's.
Context
- "Often the surest way to convey misinformation is to tell the strict truth." - Mark Twain
- As used by business it can be considered to be public relations. For example when tobacco, chemicals or drugs were questioned a flurry of Disinformation was sure to follow.
