They’re called sock puppets. We create armies of artificial online personas — user accounts that espouse views certain interested parties want espoused. We flood forums, online comment sections, social media.. It’s amazing what a few people and a little money can accomplish online. Our puppets have turned whole elections. … Everything the public sees is managed. If there’s a valuable brand to protect — whether it’s a person or a dish soap — these fuckers are out there protecting it, shaping the narrative. I mean… who the hell follows dish soap on Twitter? How does anyone believe that shit’s real? (p. 292-294) . Daniel Suarez
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