Diagnostics of Destructive Propaganda

This chapter delves into diagnosing destructive propaganda to provide recommendations for state information security and countering manipulation. It introduces the medical diagnostic approach in internet regulation, emphasizing the need for a flexible legal framework to address digital media challenges. The chapter critiques the idea of universally recognized hate speech norms and highlights the role of media ecology and literacy in understanding and combating online violence. It underscores the importance of studying the media environment and draws on European Court of Human Rights case law to balance freedom of expression with conflicting rights. The chapter also explores historical and modern principles of military propaganda, noting their relevance in current conflicts. It emphasizes the role of legislation, technology, and media literacy in countering propaganda, detailing the Ukrainian legislative response and the dangers of echo chambers and information bubbles. The chapter concludes by identifying legislative, technical, and cognitive strategies to combat destructive propaganda.