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Speechless

Controlling Words, Controlling Minds

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“Political correctness” has taken politeness and turned it into a weapon of censorship and intimidation. In the workplace, on social media, and even at the dinner table, Americans are confronted daily with a laundry list of words they’re “not allowed” to say - and that list is updated constantly and without warning.

How did so absurd a concept become so dangerous - and come to dominate our public discourse over the last quarter-century?

In Speechless, number one nationally best-selling author and political commentator Michael Knowles masterfully traces the history and effects of political correctness from the early 20th century to the present, revealing its insidious roots, exposing the power-hungry language architects behind its ever-growing control, and examining what this concerted manipulation of speech means for the future of American culture, politics, and minds.

©2021 by Michael Knowles (P)2021 by Blackstone Publishing Elections & Political Process Freedom & Security Politics & Government Liberalism Socialism Middle East Social justice
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No matter on which side of the aisle you find yourself politically, it's undeniable how powerful the manipulation and reappropriation of language is in purveying a particular narrative or idea in the ongoing culture/identity wars. Knowles explores the origins of polictal correctness and 'woke' ideology as well as imploring people to recognise and stand up against the insidious subversion of our language and culture. A must read for anyone looking to understand the social/political struggle we find ourselves in.

In the culture war language is the greatest weapon

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A compellingly look into cultural change over the years, it's well written but scary. 1984 here in reality you may not know but you are living it right now, what with carefully manipulation of the truth and lies by mainstream media and bad actors to what feels like burning down the very fabric of society. This book is what feels like a last chance wake up call.
I highly recommend this book.

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This is a very interesting book on the problems we are facing today. If you are looking for a book that challenges political correctness in a wide range of subjects I highly recommend listening.

Fantastic

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This is great book to listen to have broad understanding of politics along side with 1984
Speech is medium containing message and this book unravels how is speech censored and altered

Understand speech better

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Comprehensive, well researched and coherent. Knowles is authentic and straightforward about where he stands, but is a calm commentator. He is also well informed and straightforward about what his political and cultural opponents have been doing and are doing.

Comprehensive and well researched.

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