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This lecture explores the formation of opinions, their impact on decision-making, and the influence of external entities like GAFAA. It delves into the Cambridge Analytica scandal, discussing data manipulation in US elections and the Brexit referendum. The lecture also covers the power of fake news, the role of social media in shaping opinions, and strategies to protect oneself from manipulation.