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Dr Emma L Briant
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Propaganda Expert; Visiting Prof @notredame.bsky.social; Fellow Bard College; Associate Cambridge; Owner Maven of Persuasion LLC; Snr Researcher Oscar-shortlisted The Great Hack on #CambridgeAnalytica. 🐕 https://emma-briant.co.uk & signal: Emmalbriant.44
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Caption contest:

My entry: "If you take out the new 15 year loans you can do this to your house too."
Horrifying image of the Oval Office adorned with tacky gold everywhere.
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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Well @arusbridger.bsky.social seems to be talking himself into a difficult new job... www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
Who, given the above, would willingly step into the shoes of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness, the outgoing director-general and head of news? Who has the news chops and sheer backbone to lead one of the greatest news organisations in the world while simultaneously running a £5.4bn international corporation? And who would have their back?
November 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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The Telegraph make a lot out of BBC showing proud boys marching towards the capitol *after* Trump's words, when they were already on their way. Yet it could be said to be more concerning that these words were uttered, despite knowing proud boys were already marching towards the capitol.
November 9, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Oh my goodness. Did they make it a space suit?
Shiny Blue sculpture with googly eyes and a long nose Same Shiny Blue sculpture with paper taped over its eyes and long nose and around its belly, looks more like a mask with a screen and clothing.
November 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Looking forward to presenting at the Canadian Association of Security and Intelligence Studies 2025 conference on Nov 20, sign up and join us for the event: casisvancouver.ca/westcoastcon...
Dr. Briant will present on Day 2: "Who Controls the Future Architecture of Influence?" discussing how evolving information technologies are shaping global threats.
November 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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How cute is this little sweetie? ♥️
Little golden doggy snuggled into a blue blanket giving me side eye
November 3, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Zzzzzzzz
She's sleeeeeeping
November 2, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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The clocks have changed and my sweetheart is getting sleepy at 7pm.
Golden dog lying on the sofa next to a green pillow with gold stars ✨ Golden dog lying on the sofa falling asleep on a green pillow with gold stars ✨
November 2, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Tozi got a pup cup!
Tozi the golden chi mix got a pup cup! She's licking in a paper cup full of cream at Starbucks.
November 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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In either scenario this did not end well...
Images of wealthy monarchs or autocrats revelling in excess even as the masses struggle for bread are more commonly associated with the likes of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette of France, who spent lavishly at the court of Versailles, or Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos of the Philippines, who siphoned off billions while citizens endured deepening poverty. But now America has a jarring split-screen of its own, between an oligarch president bringing a Midas touch to the White House and families going hungry, workers losing pay and government services on the brink of collapse.
November 2, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Cool to read that Republic in the UK instructed lawyers to consider a private prosecution against Prince Andrew over allegations of sexual assault, corruption and misconduct in public office.
Republic has today instructed lawyers to consider a private prosecution against Prince Andrew over allegations of sexual assault, corruption and misconduct in public office. Republic's been calling for the police to investigate Andrew and for the government to convene a Royal Epstein Inquiry. But neither has acted. So if they won't take action, we will. 76% of Brits do not believe the royals are treated equally with everyone else when it comes to the law. It's time for that to change. There must be justice for victims of sexual abuse. Those in public office must be held accountable. Donate to our Legal Fund Republic can't do this alone. That's why we've launched a legal fund for our private prosecution. Will you donate to it today?
October 30, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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I suppose I should be happy today that Pod Save America on Trump's secret plan for a 3rd term is beating Tucker Carlson interviewing Nick Fuentes in the top Apple podcasts today?
Carlson is at 6, PSA is at 2
October 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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Irresponsibly posting my location on social media
North Piddle
October 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Oh this is excellent. 👍
October 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Watched Boss Baby for the first time and lol at the pie chart showing all the love in the world with spouses at 0.2%, slightly less than birds
The pie chart - shows puppies get the most love, babies second
October 26, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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Tozi is bringing the springtime this fall!
Little golden dog with pink petals around her neck.
October 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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The campus is so pretty here today!
Notre Dame University, as seen from across a lake with missed rising above it, and golden leaves hanging from above. Notre Dame University Mist rising over a lake and in the full ground there are branches at the bottom and golden and green leaves around the left and right and above, framing the image of the lake and the university. The Sun is shining through the leaves.
October 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Student pumpkins! 🎃 @notredame.bsky.social
A row of handsomely carved pumpkins sat along a stone wall, sneering with scary faces there are eight of them in a row
October 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Tozi is so beautiful
My curled up little golden dog on a red rug.
October 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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It'll look more like this.
Cinderella castle
October 21, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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From Marie Claire: There is a lucrative industry in character assassination for hire. Dr. Emma L. Briant
October 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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As Dr. Emma L. Briant, an expert in propaganda and information warfare—whose research played a key role in exposing the Cambridge Analytica–Facebook data misuse scandal—puts it: “There is a lucrative industry in character assassination for hire...”
As Dr. Emma L. Briant, an expert in propaganda and information warfare—whose research played a key role in exposing the Cambridge Analytica–Facebook data misuse scandal—puts it: “There is a lucrative industry in character assassination for hire that powerful and wealthy individuals and companies can deploy to dredge up dirt and minimise the damage of assault allegations by attacking the accuser's credibility with PR or online astroturfing of support.” That’s precisely why smear campaigns have remained such an effective tool: they work not only to discredit individuals but to protect networks of power.
October 21, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Was trying to buy 4 pieces of sushi.
4 boxes of sushi
October 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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My peaceful pooch.
Tozi, my little golden chihuahua cross is sleeping on a green cushion with stars on.
October 20, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only.
Pussy Galore
October 20, 2025 at 1:16 AM