There is another large piece that sways and controls people on a daily basis, which I suppose could go under psychology or sociology. I'm speaking about the field of marketing/advertising/sales. I've spent about 40 yrs in these fields, and got very good at it. I understand what makes someone do what they do, and how to either change it or use it. The fascists have some extremely good marketers (propagandists) among them, which is why they are so effective at getting their message across. Dems are woefully light years behind in this. There are so many nuances to capturing someone's attention and then getting them to make a decision in your favor, and I swear none of them have a damn clue. This latest catch-phrase of "Strong floor, no ceiling" is about as shitty as you can get.
Yes, politics is deeply psychological. Religion is 100% psychological. Combine the two and you have all of human history. That's why Spinoza wrote his Theological-Political Treatise, a work that explores the fatal role of obedience in both religion and politics, obedience to the priests and kings the American Revolution was fought to eradicate once and for all. We're still waiting for that to happen.
Excellent overview! This would explain why many of us feel ontologically and psychologically assaulted by the tRump regime. To deliberately suppress the full potential of humanity is indeed evil.
5 years ago, you saw a fading star & reached out, helping to guide me out of #QAnon
I seldom look back, but 5 years my mind was imprisoned & narrow, filled with fear. So much has changed and I’m proud of the lady I’m becoming. I’ve learned that fear is a favorite tool of high control groups, making us vulnerable and easier to control. I’m forever grateful that you noticed my fading star & cared enough to become a friend. Because of you, #IGotOut
There is another large piece that sways and controls people on a daily basis, which I suppose could go under psychology or sociology. I'm speaking about the field of marketing/advertising/sales. I've spent about 40 yrs in these fields, and got very good at it. I understand what makes someone do what they do, and how to either change it or use it. The fascists have some extremely good marketers (propagandists) among them, which is why they are so effective at getting their message across. Dems are woefully light years behind in this. There are so many nuances to capturing someone's attention and then getting them to make a decision in your favor, and I swear none of them have a damn clue. This latest catch-phrase of "Strong floor, no ceiling" is about as shitty as you can get.
Yes, politics is deeply psychological. Religion is 100% psychological. Combine the two and you have all of human history. That's why Spinoza wrote his Theological-Political Treatise, a work that explores the fatal role of obedience in both religion and politics, obedience to the priests and kings the American Revolution was fought to eradicate once and for all. We're still waiting for that to happen.
Excellent overview! This would explain why many of us feel ontologically and psychologically assaulted by the tRump regime. To deliberately suppress the full potential of humanity is indeed evil.
Fantastic essay Jim💯💯💯👍
5 years ago, you saw a fading star & reached out, helping to guide me out of #QAnon
I seldom look back, but 5 years my mind was imprisoned & narrow, filled with fear. So much has changed and I’m proud of the lady I’m becoming. I’ve learned that fear is a favorite tool of high control groups, making us vulnerable and easier to control. I’m forever grateful that you noticed my fading star & cared enough to become a friend. Because of you, #IGotOut