1018: Phil Elwood | Manipulating Media for All the Worst Humans

All the Worst Humans author Phil Elwood is here to illustrate his past life as a PR operative who made powerful pariahs palatable to public perception!

What We Discuss with Phil Elwood:

• Phil Elwood's career as a PR operative for notorious figures was essentially a real-life version of being a supervillain's henchman • , involving ethically dubious practices to manipulate public perception.

• Phil's work took him into the belly of the beast • , collaborating with shady organizations and visiting dangerous locations to spin narratives for some of the world's most detestable characters.

• The moral weight of constantly lying and bending the truth for nefarious clients exacted a heavy toll on Phil's mental health • , leading to substance abuse and requiring intensive therapy.

• Phil's experiences provide a rare, candid glimpse into the dark underbelly of global PR and political spin • , exposing the extent to which public perception can be contrived.

• Despite his ethically questionable past, Phil's story offers hope for redemption. • He has since established clear moral boundaries in his work, demonstrating that it's possible to learn from past mistakes and align one's career with their values.

• And much more...

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