In this episode, Herjinder Singh Sahni delves into the intricacies of modern political campaigns as outlined in his book The Deception Industry: The Art, Craft, and Science of Hacking the Electorate.
He discusses the evolving role of technology and social media in shaping electoral outcomes, the tactics of misinformation, and the ethical challenges within the political sphere.
Singh also explores the polarization of society, the rise of “WhatsApp University,” and the critical distinctions between misinformation and truth. As he navigates through the future of democracy in the digital age, listeners are prompted to reflect on the delicate balance between technology and democratic integrity.
00: 00 – Introduction
01:05 – Inspiration Behind Writing The Book
07:26 – Components of The Deception Industry
09:36 – Change In The Political Culture
11:10 – Political Campaigns In The Era of SmartPhones
13:28 – Strategies Used In Political Campaigns
15:07 – Polarization In Indian Society
16:58 – Rise Of WhatsApp University
23:48 – What is Big Data
30:02 – Differentiating Between MisInformation & True Information
33:23 – Loss of Trust on Print Media
34:32 – Influence of SmartPhones on Voters
35:54 – Different Case Studies on The Impact of Technology on Electoral Outcome
40:54 – Regulating & Curbing The MisInformation
43:38 – Future of Technology, Social Media & AI
46:18 – Navigating Between Technology & Democracy
50:35 – Advice To Younger Generation
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