# Cognitive Infiltration on The No Agenda Show Cognitive Infiltration comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2010 to December 2014. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** January 2010 – December 2014 - **Related topics:** [Cass Sunstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cass-sunstein.md), [Conspiracy Theories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theories.md), [Samantha Power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samantha-power.md), [Alex Wagner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-wagner.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Elena Kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elena-kagan.md), [Glenn Beck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-beck.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [Nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Cass Sunstein's Conspiracy Theory Book, Cognitive Infiltration, Samantha Power - **Episode:** [603: Revolution of Dignity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/603-revolution-of-dignity.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-06 - **Time:** 2:08:29–2:13:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/603-revolution-of-dignity/chapter/cass-sunstein-s-conspiracy-theory-book-cognitive-infiltration-samantha-power.md Cass Sunstein, husband of UN Ambassador Samantha Power, has released a new book titled *Conspiracy Theories and Other Dangerous Ideas*. The hosts remind listeners of Sunstein's previous academic paper advocating for the "cognitive infiltration" of online groups to spread disinformation. They analyze his interview on MSNBC regarding the Malaysian Airlines flight 370 disappearance. Keywords: [cass sunstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cass-sunstein.md), [samantha power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samantha-power.md), [conspiracy theories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theories.md), [alex wagner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-wagner.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [cognitive infiltration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognitive-infiltration.md) ### Cass Sunstein, Cognitive Infiltration, NSA Jingles - **Episode:** [294: Choking the Puffin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/294-choking-the-puffin.md) - **Published:** 2011-04-10 - **Time:** 53:15–55:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/294-choking-the-puffin/chapter/cass-sunstein-cognitive-infiltration-nsa-jingles.md The hosts discuss Cass Sunstein's theories on "cognitive infiltration" of online groups and warn the chat room to be vigilant against shills. They play a jingle inspired by "They Might Be Giants" regarding NSA surveillance and the permanent war state. Keywords: [cass sunstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cass-sunstein.md), [cognitive infiltration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognitive-infiltration.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), they might be giants ### Cass Sunstein, WikiLeaks, and Infiltration Theories - **Episode:** [271: By Executive Order](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order.md) - **Published:** 2011-01-20 - **Time:** 49:25–54:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/cass-sunstein-wikileaks-and-infiltration-theories.md A theory is proposed linking Cass Sunstein's 2008 paper on "cognitive infiltration" of conspiracy groups to the activities of WikiLeaks. The hosts suggest that Sunstein's wife, Samantha Power, who previously criticized Hillary Clinton, may be connected to the strategic release of embarrassing State Department cables. Keywords: [cass sunstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cass-sunstein.md), [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [samantha power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samantha-power.md), [cognitive infiltration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognitive-infiltration.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md) ### Glenn Beck, Elena Kagan and Cass Sunstein - **Episode:** [200: The Deuce!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce.md) - **Published:** 2010-05-16 - **Time:** 1:19:46–1:26:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/glenn-beck-elena-kagan-and-cass-sunstein.md Glenn Beck's coverage of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan is analyzed, specifically her praise for Cass Sunstein. Sunstein is criticized for his academic papers suggesting the government should "cognitively infiltrate" conspiracy theory groups or impose taxes on those who disseminate them to "unskew" public discourse. Keywords: [glenn beck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-beck.md), [elena kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elena-kagan.md), [cass sunstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cass-sunstein.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [conspiracy theories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theories.md), [cognitive infiltration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognitive-infiltration.md) ### Cass Sunstein and Government Infiltration of Conspiracy Groups - **Episode:** [165: Earthquake Machine Strikes Haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/165-earthquake-machine-strikes-haiti.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-14 - **Time:** 1:54:46–1:58:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/165-earthquake-machine-strikes-haiti/chapter/cass-sunstein-and-government-infiltration-of-conspiracy-groups.md Obama administration official Cass Sunstein authored a paper suggesting the government should "cognitively infiltrate" online groups that promote conspiracy theories. Sunstein argues that such groups suffer from "crippled epistemology" due to limited information sources. The hosts suggest this confirms the presence of government shills in online chat rooms and social networks to undermine alternative narratives. Keywords: [cass sunstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cass-sunstein.md), [conspiracy theories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theories.md), [cognitive infiltration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognitive-infiltration.md), crippled epistemology, [obama administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama-administration.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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