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=== Assistant: Propaganda is the deliberate and systematic effort to shape perceptions, influence opinions, emotions, or behavior of a… ===
Propaganda is the deliberate and systematic effort to shape perceptions, influence opinions, emotions, or behavior of a target audience in order to advance a specific agenda, typically political, ideological, or organizational.

A few key aspects that distinguish propaganda from neutral information:
* Intentional – it is created with a clear purpose, not merely to inform.
* Selective or manipulative – facts may be emphasized, distorted, simplified, or omitted.
* Emotion-driven – it often appeals to fear, pride, anger, loyalty, or identity rather than reasoned analysis.
* Audience-targeted – messages are tailored to resonate with specific groups.
* Goal-oriented – the aim is persuasion or behavioral change, not balanced understanding.

Propaganda is not defined by whether the message is true or false; even accurate information can be propaganda if it is presented in a one-sided or manipulative way to achieve an agenda.

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