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Karl Kraus | loathing journalism and the intellectual corruption

“I have spent many years loathing journalism and the intellectual corruption that emanates from it with all the strength of my soul.” Karl Kraus (1874 – 1936), österreichischer Schriftsteller, Publizist, Satiriker, Lyriker, Aphoristiker und Dramatiker „Ich habe viele Jahre damit verbracht, den Journalismus und die intellektuelle Korruption, die von ihm ausgeht, mit ganzer Seelenkraft zu verabscheuen.“ Nützliche und hilfreiche Links…

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Maximilien de Robespierre | The secret of liberty

“The secret of liberty is to enlighten men, as that of tyranny is to keep them in ignorance.” Maximilien de Robespierre “Das Geheimnis der Freiheit liegt in der Bildung, während das Geheimnis der Tyrannei darin besteht, die Menschen dumm zu halten.” Nützliche und hilfreiche Links…

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Joost A.M. Meerloo | Numbing the senses by monotonously repeating

“Numbing the senses by monotonously repeating an assertion is a key element in utilizing mind control techniques.” Joost A.M. Meerloo “Die Betäubung der Sinne durch monotone Wiederholung einer Behauptung ist ein Schlüsselelement bei der Anwendung von Bewusstseinskontrolltechniken.” Nützliche und hilfreiche Links…

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Joost A.M. Meerloo | Ready made opinions

“Ready made opinions can be distributed day by day through the press, radio, and so on, again and again, till they reach the nerve cell and implant a fixed pattern in the brain. Consequently, guided public opinion is the result, according to Pavlovian theoreticians, of good propaganda technique, and the polls [are] a verification of the temporary successful action of the Pavlovian machinations on the mind.” Joost A.M. Meerloo “Vorgefertigte Meinungen können Tag für Tag über die Presse, das Radio usw. verbreitet werden, immer und immer wieder, bis sie die…

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Michael Rivero | Hence, most propaganda is not designed to fool the critical thinker

“Most people prefer to believe their leaders are just and fair even in the face of evidence to the contrary, because once a citizen acknowledges that the government under which they live is lying and corrupt, the citizen has to choose what he or she will do about it. To take action in the face of a corrupt government entails risks of harm to life and loved ones. To choose to do nothing is to surrender one’s self-image of standing for principles. Most people do not have the courage to…