That's called demoralization. Late stage sovietism.
In fact it might actually be beyond that. People in the SU knew their news/info was total bullshit. They 'went along with it' as in went through the motions, but knew it was bullshit.
They were all living in a pretend world and knew it, but shrugged and went on with their business.
That's called demoralization. Late stage sovietism.
In fact it might actually be beyond that. People in the SU knew their news/info was total bullshit. They 'went along with it' as in went through the motions, but knew it was bullshit.
They were all living in a pretend world and knew it, but shrugged and went on with their business.
This is the stage we're in.