• Glytch@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    It’s important to remember that none of us are immune to propaganda. Doesn’t matter how smart we are, we can still fall for it.

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      4 days ago

      Absolutely true. I like to think of myself as pretty intelligent, at least. Definitely not someone who would fall for something obvious. But propagandists are subtle and good at their craft.

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      4 days ago

      No. Propoganda depends on a lack of willingness to question your own assumptions. Its a laziness of the mind that allows this.

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        3 days ago

        Propoganda[sic] depends on a lack of willingness to question your own assumptions. Its a laziness of the mind that allows this.

        Do you question this assumption? Because I assure you, you aren’t immune to it either.

        Eta: the arrogance of thinking you’re immune actually makes you more susceptible because it’s something a propagandist can appeal to and twist to their own ends.

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          2 days ago

          Its not an assumption. Where did i ever say i was immune. Do you see how you overlay all your own insecurities on others.