• trevor@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    1 month ago

    And, even though Big Tobacco was obviously lying, they sewed enough doubt to keep the topic as an issue of debate for decades after we knew it was dangerous.

    Zuck is likely doing the same because it works.

    • BeMoreCareful@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

      Oil companies too. Honestly, the tobacco industries bullshit is pretty foundational to any communications studies.

      It’s something we should all keep in mind when whenever we are subject to corporate communications/public relations.