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Propaganda
“There are invisible rulers who control the destinies of millions. It is not generally realized to what extent the words and actions of our most influential public men are dictated by shrewd persons operating behind the scenes.” – Edward L. Bernays, Propaganda, 1928
Can we recognize propaganda when it is being displayed and used against us? To recognize propaganda and its purpose, we must understand its definition, theme, and context. Propaganda comes from the idea of propagating the Catholic faith. Still, it encompasses “any movement or organization to propagate some practice or ideology” and “dissemination of information intended to promote a political point of view” (Online Etymology Dictionary). However, this theme and context can be seen in practice going back to Greek times.
The Greeks had theaters putting on dramas, sharing written books -a big deal then- festivals, games, and a central focused court of law that allowed an avenue of propaganda to be disseminated. Even though propaganda has existed for thousands of years, there is a difference between manipulation and persuasion, between being lied to and being informed of the truth to make an educated decision. Propaganda will always come with censorship, a way to silence dissenting voices. Remember, Plato had enough evidence to recognize that government had a lifecycle that ended in Tyranny, which was thousands of years ago. When wealth and riches are at stake, there is no depth a human might not drop to for a chance to obtain them.
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