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"Propaganda" by Edward Bernays is a groundbreaking exploration of the power of influence and persuasion in shaping public opinion and behavior. Originally published in 1928, this seminal work unveils the techniques used by governments, corporations, and institutions to guide public thought, cementing Bernays' reputation as the "father of public relations." With startling insights, Bernays explains how propaganda, when used responsibly, can educate and unify societies—but when misused, can manipulate and mislead.

First published in 1928, Edward Bernays’ Propaganda may be the single most important work on public relations ever to appear. Even the most casual reading reveals that the principles he sets out in this short but compelling book remain as true as ever in the present era of social media and AI. Bernays (1891–1995), a nephew of Sigmund Freud, shaped the management of public opinion at a time when the modern media were beginning to take their present shape.

John Taylor Gatto's Weapons of Mass Instruction focuses on mechanisms of traditional education which cripple imagination, discourage critical thinking, and create a false view of learning as a byproduct of rote-memorization drills. Gatto's earlier book, Dumbing Us Down, introduced the now-famous expression of the title into the common vernacular. Weapons of Mass Instruction adds another chilling metaphor to the brief against conventional schooling.

An explosive inside look into the highly-planned and well-funded global propaganda campaign to delegitimize Israel and sow the seeds of antisemitism in the aftermath of October 7th. October 7th, 2023 was a truly horrific day—a day in which Israeli men, women, and children were slaughtered or...

If you want to discover how to detect when some people uses lies and manipulation, then pay attention. Two manuscripts in one audiobook: Part one of this audiobook helps you to understand what is meant by “psychological warfare” and how it affects you and the people you love. Part two of this audiobook will show you how Machiavellian people are adept at hiding the truth from you, and how they manipulate, persuade, and negotiate with other people.

Por que uma pessoa gosta de outra? O que leva um cidadão honesto a tomar uma atitude reprovável ou imoral? Como surgem o preconceito e a agressividade? O que faz alguém desprezar as próprias raízes para seguir uma organização terrorista ou seita religiosa dúbia? Essas são algumas das...

"Der er få forfattere, som genoptrykkes i store oplag 75 år efter deres død, men den engelske forfatter George Orwell er en af disse få. Det skyldes, at han så tendenser i tiden, der ikke lader til at ville forsvinde. Tværtimod. Han afslørede løgn, spin, manipulation, magtfordrejning...

Ha introdotto la presenza delle masse nella storia, la nozione di opinione pubblica e la produzione del consenso, aprendo la strada alla psicologia sociale e diventando un riferimento per la sociologia della comunicazione. Alla base, un'intuizione geniale: la logica dei comportamenti collettivi è totalmente diversa dalla psicologia individuale. Le folle sono una forza distruttiva, priva di visione d'insieme e indisciplinata, quindi facilmente orientabile.

This is not a book about a single man, a single election, or a single moment in history. They Wanted to Believe is a documentary novel about how a democracy unravels when belief becomes more powerful than evidence, and when comfort is chosen over responsibility. Written as a narrative examination rather than a partisan argument, it traces how ordinary people, institutions, and media ecosystems slowly normalized what once would have been unthinkable.

"Este es el manual de la industria de las relaciones públicas. Bernays es una especie de gurú. Su gran golpe, el que le catapultó a la fama en la década de 1920, fue conseguir que las mujeres empezaran a fumar. En esa época las mujeres no fumaban y él lanzó campañas masivas para Chesterfield. Conocemos las técnicas: modelos y estrellas de cine con cigarrillos en la boca y demás. Consiguió un enorme éxito y se convirtió en una figura destacada y su libro en el auténtico manual"

Quizás sea en política donde el desarrollo de este fenómeno asentado en la última década en Occidente resulta más llamativo. Una representante pública entiende la destrucción de las infraviviendas de las personas sin hogar como un acto autopromocional. Otra aumenta su aceptación popular tras calificar de «mantenidos subvencionados» a los desfavorecidos afectados por una pandemia. Un alcalde se jacta de que no hará nada en absoluto por aquellos estudiantes y trabajadores que no pueden acceder a una vivienda digna en la ciudad que él gestiona.

The brilliant, amoral, and spectacularly bold Bessie Tyler and Edward Young Clarke - together, the Southern Publicity Association - met the fervent William Joseph Simmons (founder of the second KKK), saw an opportunity, and played on his many weaknesses. Tyler and Clarke took Simmons' dying and broken KKK, with its 2,000-3,000 associates in Georgia and Alabama, and in a few short years swelled its membership to nearly five million.  

Wat maakt een conspiracy theory? Waar komen de mythen vandaan, wie verspreidt ze – en waarom? Waarom zijn sommige mensen vatbaar voor duidelijk absurde dingen, en welke mechanismen houden conspiracy gelovigen zo hardnekkig in hun greep? Duik in de wereld van de bizarre verhalen, ontdek de populairste theorieën en ontdek wat echt belangrijk is bij het confronteren van verzinsels en onbewijsbare dingen!

Vad kännetecknar en konspirationsteori? Var kommer myterna ifrån, vem sprider dem och varför? Varför är vissa människor mottagliga för uppenbart absurda idéer och vilka mekanismer håller konspirationstroende så hårt under kontroll?

Perché le persone credono in ciò che non dovrebbero credere. Cosa rende una teoria del complotto? Da dove provengono i miti, chi li diffonde e perché? Perché alcune persone sono vulnerabili a idee chiaramente assurde e quali meccanismi li mantengono così tenacemente sotto il loro controllo?

Dlaczego ludzie wierzą w to, w co nie powinni wierzyć? Co sprawia, że teoria spiskowa staje się teorią spiskową? Skąd pochodzą mity, kto je rozpowszechnia – i dlaczego? Dlaczego niektórzy ludzie są podatni na oczywiste bzdury, a jakie mechanizmy sprawiają, że wyznawcy teorii spiskowych tak uporczywie tkwią w ich władzy?

"Manipulating Minds" delves deep into the labyrinthine world of propaganda, unearthing its historical roots, diverse applications, and evolving techniques....+

Il ripetersi di episodi di razzismo impone una riflessione. Il racconto e l'analisi in sei articoli di Repubblica: Razzismo: due mesi di tiro al bersaglio, così si allunga la scia dell'odio, di Fabio Tonacci; Razzismo e aggressioni: la propaganda della destra per negare l'evidenza, di Sebastiano Messina; Ci vuole poco a diventare razzisti, ce lo spiega anche la matematica, di Lavinia Rivata; Aggressioni razziste: l'estate del nostro disonore, di Francesco Merlo; Il cardinale Bassetti: "Basta alimentare le paure, il virus xenofobo può riemergere", di Paolo Rodari.

Pourquoi les gens croient à ce qu'ils ne devraient pas croire. Qu'est-ce qui fait une théorie du complot ? D'où viennent les mythes, qui les propage et pourquoi ? Pourquoi certaines personnes sont-elles vulnérables à des idées manifestement absurdes et quels mécanismes les maintiennent-elles fermement sous leur contrôle ?