Political and corporate interests have poured billions of dollars into manipulating public opinion in ways you may have never thought possible. They use astroturf strategies that involve shaping what you see online, on the news, and most every place you look.
My TedX talk on this topic recently topped a million views. Check it out if you're interested in the subject matter!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bYAQ-ZZtEU&feature=youtu.be[hr]
