The difference between propaganda, advertising, spam, and actual news is a subjective value judgement — and even the objective distinction between factual and false information can only be evaluated subjectively.
I don’t think a protocol per se can disincentivize propaganda — and I don’t think it’s possible to design a protocol around that goal.
However, any protocol that maximizes subjective value in general can be used to reduce propaganda— if “propaganda” is something people don’t value and they can identify.
I don’t think Nostr is such a system right now — at least not more than other platforms — but maybe it will become one.
I think a first step in limiting the power of propaganda is to eliminate the disparity of power between information gatekeepers and recipients. At the end of the day everything is in the eye of the beholder and nobody's perfect, but with equal reach for everyone the incentive to lie declines because you can be called out anytime anywhere and everyone can see it.
Edward Bernays. Powerful. Uncle Sam, bacon & eggs, women smoking, etc etc.
It's called "freedom torches," not women smoking ;)
You’ve obv been brainwashed I see ;). Freedom torches for all.
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