The Gentleman's Guide To Forum Spies: KNOW YOUR ENEMY

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There always must be a reason in reality to create propaganda. Without a 'problem' and a 'reaction' to accompany it a 'solution' cannot be presented.

Mass media will magnify a problem on one side and suggest or promise a solution on the other. Problems don't necessarily need to exist, just a reason that it might exist.

An example: if one is inundated with daily information about economic facts, one will find it difficult to understand the density of the information presented, and one would therefore conclude that economic problems do exist. Even if one doesn't understand the facts completely. Maybe there really isn't an economic problem in the way we all think one exists.

When information is acquired on a mass scale an individual will feel his/her personal problems really are invested with the dignity of a general social problem. The results create identical 'centers of interest' for everyone to assimilate. Also, when new problems are presented it is easier to influence an audience with possible solutions. Non-structured opinion makes one more susceptible to influence. This leads to the creation of common reflexes and common prejudice. Of course, there will be individuals who will deviate from the common line, but their number is much smaller than generally believed.

There always must be a reason in reality to create propaganda. Without a 'problem' and a 'reaction' to accompany it a 'solution' cannot be presented. Mass media will magnify a problem on one side and suggest or promise a solution on the other. Problems don't necessarily need to exist, just a reason that it might exist. An example: if one is inundated with daily information about economic facts, one will find it difficult to understand the density of the information presented, and one would therefore conclude that economic problems do exist. Even if one doesn't understand the facts completely. Maybe there really isn't an economic problem in the way we all think one exists.

To furnish a collective with ideological motivation and drive an individual to action is propaganda's main task. Sentimental motivations and nostalgia play an important part in this endeavor. A man must be given strong impulses as well as good enough reasons for any kind of sacrifice. Patriotism must become 'ideological'.

A mystical atmosphere must be created to form a deeper reason for action. This mystical reasoning must be an underlying feature. This is where 'Human Relations' comes into play. It artificially soothes discomforts, reduces the tension, and places issues into some form of human context. This creates a myth of progress or value in the process. To make it acceptable one must transcend it.

Most people have a desire to know about their society. But, at the same time most people only need simple elementary explanations that will permit them to take a position on an issue of relevance. A society already deeply involved in propaganda methods will already have ready made opinions in the can for an individual to choose from. This gives an individual a sense of participation and also hides their incapacity to affect any decision in policy. Individuals are only the audience in this scenario. Explanations and judgments are fed to public through the media to satisfy this desire. Information then turns into value judgments and preconceived positions.

Can any one individual grasp the world's economic and political problems? Absolutely not! Most people do not have the time to study any one issue to gain a deeper understanding. The sheer volume, density and intensity of information makes this an impossible task. This is where an ideological veil is constructed to cover this harsh reality. Only propaganda offers a sense of what the values being projected are by keeping the issues simple and what action should be taken. The average man gets his information from newspapers, TV news, magazines, tweets, etc. and these only go deep enough in detail to provide a person with enough information to make him feel informed. Bear in mind, distorting facts for political and economic purpose is always present.

Although, with the advent of the internet, I do think there are more individuals actually doing research and focusing on specific aspects of society that most people have no idea or knowledge of their existence. The sheer inundation of information does make this task difficult. But, it can be done. The fact is, people need to slow down and look at their subjects of interest with a closer eye to detail.

Showering the public with thousands of items that occur daily is the way to keep the public occupied. Constant diversion into new matters gets reported constantly. Our attention spans to a thousand different points to consider. The more sensational aspects and unusual the calamities the better. The news is only ever about trouble, danger, and problems. To get a broader view one needs to stand back and focus on particulars.

All effective propaganda must give one an all-embracing view of the world. This view must encompass a general panorama of history, economics and politics. The point is to show a 'progress' forward and to provide a justification for the suggested actions for a society to take.

A little bit here, a little bit there, and after a time it all adds up. Social science is a difficult subject to grasp and does take time and effort to understand the inner functions within our society. My hope here is to shed light on this aspect and give people the motivation and inspiration necessary to do their own research in whatever their interests may be. Don't rely on what you're told in a tweet. Learn to take the time to read walls of text regarding important issues.

Focus is key!

Hari please answer one question.

Is anything real? ANYTHING we see, hear or have been taught?

ANYTHING?

Does a fish know it lives in water, kind of question I know.

Plato’s Allegory of The Cave

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why you take visuals away?
walls of text?
who has time for that?

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Interesting. Hate walls of text, but good info. Wish I had seen this pre-covid. Probably would have eased the cognitive dissonance during covid. Without a doubt, it explains a lot of the online behavior.

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