Socio-philosophical analysis of the evolution of methods to manipulate the public consciousness in Russia and abroad

This article presents an overview of the historical evolution of methods to manipulate public consciousness. For the purposes of discussion we have identified seven stages in development of manipulative practices, which are characteristic for human society in different time periods from the prehistoric times to the 21st century. The technologies of political manipulation in Russia and abroad are analyzed in the article. Manipulation through the Internet is manifested in the impact on public consciousness throught the This article presents an overview of the historical evolution of methods to manipulate public consciousness. For the purposes of discussion we have identified seven stages in development of manipulative practices, which are characteristic for human society in different time periods from the prehistoric times to the 21st century. The technologies of political manipulation in Russia and abroad are analyzed in the article. Manipulation through the Internet is manifested in the impact on public consciousness throught the