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How the Trump Campaign Used Dark Patterns to Trick Supporters Into Donating More than Intended

Apr 10, 202138 min
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Episode description

What are dark patterns online and how did the Trump campaign use them to trick supporters into donating millions more than they intended? Mike and John explain how to recognize when websites and other user interfaces have been engineered to trick or manipulate you into making choices you typically wouldn't. Most importantly, we discuss how to protect yourself from falling victim to dark patterns, even on seemingly trustworthy websites.
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