Who is the enemy we need to become aware of? I would point to Edward Bernays and his description of the invisible government.
“The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. . . . We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of. This is a logical result of the way in which our democratic society is organized. Vast numbers of human beings must cooperate in this manner if they are to live together as a smoothly functioning society. …In almost every act of our daily lives, whether in the sphere of politics or business, in our social conduct or our ethical thinking, we are dominated by the relatively small number of persons…who understand the mental processes and social patterns of the masses. It is they who pull the wires which control the public mind.” — Edward Bernays
At this point in the article, I’m going to insert and add corporations to the list of enemies to the invisible government, it is called Corporatism and Fascism.
“The Century of the Self” is a four-part documentary series by Adam Curtis, released in 2002, that explores the influence of psychoanalysis, marketing, and public relations on modern society.
Episode 1: “Happiness Machines”
This episode focuses on the work of Sigmund Freud and his American nephew, Edward Bernays, who is considered the father of public relations. Bernays used Freud’s ideas to develop techniques to manipulate the masses, transforming them from citizens into consumers driven by irrational desires. His campaigns showed how companies could create product demand by linking them to unconscious desires.
Episode 2: “The Engineering of Consent”
The second episode examines how the U.S. government and corporations applied Bernays’ techniques during the mid-20th century. It highlights how these methods were used to manage and control the masses, promote a consumer culture, and ensure social stability by fulfilling people’s inner desires through consumption.
Episode 3: “There is a Policeman Inside All Our Heads: He Must Be Destroyed”
This part explores the counter-culture movements of the 1960s and 1970s, which sought to liberate individuals from social conformity and the control of institutions. It shows how these movements, initially anti-establishment, were eventually co-opted by businesses. Companies began to market products as symbols of individual freedom and self-expression, thus commodifying the ideals of personal liberation.
Episode 4: “Eight People Sipping Wine in Kettering”
The final episode looks at how the ideas of psychoanalysis and self-actualization were further developed in the late 20th century. It discusses the rise of therapeutic culture, where the focus shifted to individual self-improvement and personal fulfillment. This cultural shift led to the development of market research techniques that aimed to understand and cater to consumers’ emotional needs, further entrenching the power of corporations over individuals.
Overall Themes
- The series highlights the transformation of society from one focused on civic duty and collective good to one driven by individual desires and consumption.
- It critiques how Freud’s ideas and Bernays’s practices have been used to manipulate and control society for the benefit of corporations and political power. The invisible government.
- The documentary underscores the role of public relations and marketing in shaping modern identity and consumer culture.
“The Century of the Self” critically examines the interplay between psychology, consumerism, and power, showing how deeply psychoanalytic ideas have influenced contemporary life.
“The trained mind of business and finance sees no stopping- place to corporate absorption and growth, except final absorption of all the World’s material assets into one corporate body, under the directing control of one corporate mind.” – King Camp Gillette, World Corporation
We’ve Developed A New Citizenry & Most People Are Unaware They’re It
“John predicted that before the great epic of Messianic or Millennial peace, the human race would be subjected to a ruthless, worldwide conglomerate of dictatorial authority which would attempt to make all men subservient to it or be killed (Revelation 13:15). He said it would compel all men, “both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond,” to be identified with it (Revelation 13:16).”
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“These people are ancient psychologists. Well, what do we need to do to break through and understand the psychology they’re using against us? We have to become psychologists.” — Mark Passio
Mark Passio suggests that to understand and counteract the psychological tactics being used against us, we need to develop our own understanding of psychology. This implies a need for critical thinking, self-awareness, and knowledge of psychological principles to recognize and resist manipulation or control.
To break through and understand the psychology being used against us, we could take the following steps:
- Educate Ourselves: Learn about psychological principles, techniques of influence and persuasion, and how propaganda works.
- Critical Thinking: Develop skills to critically analyze information, question sources, and seek out multiple perspectives.
- Self-Awareness: Understand our own cognitive biases and emotional triggers to become less susceptible to manipulation.
- Emotional Intelligence: Enhance our ability to manage emotions and understand others’ emotional states.
- Community Building: Engage with like-minded individuals to share knowledge and support each other in recognizing and resisting psychological tactics.
By becoming more informed and psychologically resilient, we can better navigate and counteract the influences that seek to manipulate our thoughts and behaviors as the oligarchs are taking us down the path of the neo feudal system.
