In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, Nolan Higdon sits down with digital growth expert and ethical tech advocate Alessandra Di Lorenzo to decode the "Persuasion Economy." As Artificial Intelligence transitions from a novelty tool to a superhuman psychological architect, the duo discusses how generative models are being used to map human vulnerabilities and automate influence at an unprecedented scale.
From the rise of "synthetic sincerity" to the way AI-driven content moderation is quietly evolving into a new form of digital censorship, Nolan and Alessandra explore the invisible forces shaping our online reality. They break down the mechanics of the "IA" (Intelligence/Artificial) echo chamber—where algorithms don't just find what you like, they predict what will change your mind. Most importantly, they move beyond the alarmism to provide a toolkit for cognitive resilience, offering practical steps for citizens to reclaim their agency in a world designed to hack their attention.
The Persuasion Economy 101: Understanding how personal data is weaponized by AI to create hyper-personalized "fake news."
The New Censorship: How AI "gatekeepers" are increasingly used by platforms to govern public discourse under the guise of safety.
Beyond the Bot: Why "synthetic media" is making it nearly impossible to distinguish between a human advocate and a digital ghost.
The Literacy Defense: Alessandra’s strategies for building a personal "firewall" against algorithmic manipulation and data-driven propaganda.
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