Minds at War: How Propaganda Shapes Belief in the Age of ICE, Venezuela, and Social Media
In this online masterclass, Maxted Neal explores how propaganda has evolved to exploit our psychology in ways we rarely recognize. From official messaging to viral social media, the tools of persuasion have never been more sophisticated—or more divisive. Drawing on real-world events and contemporary media, he unpacks how stories are crafted, amplified, and used to shape public belief.
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March 11, 2026
5pm GMT (London)
1 hour
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Maxted Neal
Maxted is a professor of practice in psychology and management as well as the director of student development coaching at Hult International Business School. He teaches psychology and neuroscience, exploring self and society, sports management, business decision-making, and management psychology at the undergraduate level.
Maxted’s specialist area is the use of heart rate variance (HRV) to measure and analyze burnout, recovery, and stress. By analysing HRV data, Maxted builds a personalized picture of your physiology to take a data-based approach to improving resilience, performance, and wellbeing. Maxted delivers HRV and resilience programs across the Middle East, the US, and the UK, working with businesses, governments, the military, and elite sports teams.
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About the event
You’ll learn why some stories feel true—even when they aren’t—how algorithms shape what you see online, and why it’s easy to be influenced without realizing it.
By the end of the session, you’ll better understand the forces competing for your attention and gain practical tools to think more critically in today’s fast-moving digital world.
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