Open AccessElements of Social Engineering Methodology Used During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Author(s) -
Oleksandr Trukhachov
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
środkowoeuropejskie studia polityczne
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2956-5014
pISSN - 1731-7517
DOI - 10.14746/ssp.2021.4.1
Subject(s) - persuasion , government (linguistics) , covid-19 , politics , pandemic , public opinion , political science , phenomenon , social media , public relations , political economy , sociology , social psychology , psychology , epistemology , law , medicine , linguistics , philosophy , disease , pathology , infectious disease (medical specialty)
The article focuses on elements of social engineering (SI) that could be used by the states in their own interests during the COVID-19 pandemic. These elements were used to form negative public opinion, change the political landscape, and reduce citizens’ trust in their own governments. These elements are influence and persuasion. Traditional media and social networks play a major role in the use of these SI elements. SI has a long history of theoretical study as a scientific phenomenon. Practical elements of SI have a large arsenal, from government tools to influencing individuals. The article aims to demonstrate using SI elements, influence, and persuasion by the interested states and governments to obtain certain preferences for both foreign and domestic policies.