I agree that these basic methods work on a lot of people, but I don't think they explain how so many of the very intelligent, self-sufficient and independent thinking types are also swept up in this. I think there's a good chance there's something more going on.
You're not an independent thinker if you get swept up in propaganda. Do you mean college students? Or just normal adults? It's been a long time since I've seen anyone with any of those attributes on the enemy's side.
There isn't much going on to be honest. It's an age old trick, nothing new. Sure we have newer technology which allows an easier process, but it also gives people the freedom to seek out alternative information.
Regardless, your social life is much better if you tow the same line as the herd, rather than when you don't. Not to mention financial backlash if the woke mob takes offense to you. Some people likely see things are out of whack, but are afraid to speak out against it. It's easier and less stressful to just shut up and go along.
A large part of it is understanding how the brain works. No matter how logical a person may be the primal emotional brain will override if not trained properly. A purely logical individual is also susceptible to influence as well. The true brainwashing isn't something new. It's the nature of humanity and constant conflict of self awareness.
For some species the means of survival is self sacrifice for the species (the left). For others its for each to be strong as possible to survive (the right). The challenge in humanity is both exists among us. Where politics come into play is trying to find ways to manipulate those for personal power.
I agree that these basic methods work on a lot of people, but I don't think they explain how so many of the very intelligent, self-sufficient and independent thinking types are also swept up in this. I think there's a good chance there's something more going on.
You're not an independent thinker if you get swept up in propaganda. Do you mean college students? Or just normal adults? It's been a long time since I've seen anyone with any of those attributes on the enemy's side.
There isn't much going on to be honest. It's an age old trick, nothing new. Sure we have newer technology which allows an easier process, but it also gives people the freedom to seek out alternative information.
Regardless, your social life is much better if you tow the same line as the herd, rather than when you don't. Not to mention financial backlash if the woke mob takes offense to you. Some people likely see things are out of whack, but are afraid to speak out against it. It's easier and less stressful to just shut up and go along.
A large part of it is understanding how the brain works. No matter how logical a person may be the primal emotional brain will override if not trained properly. A purely logical individual is also susceptible to influence as well. The true brainwashing isn't something new. It's the nature of humanity and constant conflict of self awareness.
For some species the means of survival is self sacrifice for the species (the left). For others its for each to be strong as possible to survive (the right). The challenge in humanity is both exists among us. Where politics come into play is trying to find ways to manipulate those for personal power.