information wars

The object of research is the theoretical foundations of mass communication, and the subject is a scientific analysis of the theory of mass communication (basic concepts, intersection with other related sciences, types of mass communication, its postulates and laws). The goal is to build theoretical foundations for one of the possible concepts of mass communication theory. Research methods: analysis; comparison; formalization; synthesis.

Information wars have long been used as a full-fledged weapon against the enemy, using both manipulation and completely fake messages. The methods used to disseminate false media messages by their authors are completely different, but the goal is almost always the same - to make the target audience that consumes information, believe and be influenced.