Pentagon Neuroscientist: How AI Bots Are Faking Iran War Videos To Hack Your Brain — Ask Dr. Drew

The war in Iran is generating a massive wave of AIgenerated propaganda, fake war videos, and botdriven "hot takes" all designed to manipulate your emotions and hack your brain. ••「 LINKS & SOURCES」•• How do you spot the fakes and protect your mind from digital manipulation? Pentagon advisor Dr. Nicholas Wright reveals how to fight back against the manipulation, and psychologist Nir Eyal explains the power of an "internal locus of control."

Dr. Nicholas Wright is a neuroscientist and advisor to the Pentagon Joint Staff who researches the brain, technology, and security at University College London, Georgetown University, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and the National Defense University. He previously worked as a neurology doctor in London and Oxford and has authored several books on brain science, technology, and global security. Read his latest book WARHEAD at and follow at

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Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and human potential. He previously taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of Hooked, Indistractable, and the new book Beyond Belief available at Follow at

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Mark Malkoff is a comedian, author, and host of The Carson Podcast. Over twelve years he interviewed more than 400 individuals connected to Johnny Carson and The Tonight Show for his book Love Johnny Carson (available at ) featuring stories from guests, producers, and comedians about Carson’s career, show moments, and personal life. Follow at

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