The article discusses the persistence of disinformation and conspiracy theories, attributing much of this phenomenon to human thinking rather than merely to technology like social media. It highlights the 1967 fake document, 'Report from Iron Mountain,' created by satirists to critique the Cold War mindset and the societal implications of a world without war. This hoax, initially taken seriously, reflects how misinformation can stem from profound societal concerns, demonstrating that the current climate of fake news is not a new issue but echoes past political manipulations.
The public learned of a hoax that exposed the madness of the Vietnam War, igniting a debate about the effects of permanent peace on society.
The creators of Report from Iron Mountain sought to illustrate the absurdity of war and government responses by presenting a fictitious report as truth.
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