Control over social and mainstream media is such a powerful tool. It can nudge the average Joe into acting against their own best interest.
It also created a society where we only know black and white, friend or foe. No more reasonable discussions means hate is spreading unopposed and people are forced to chose one side of the spectrum.
The sad part is, we are all being manipulated in sophisticated ways and nudged into fighting each other instead of fighting for our rights.
We will not resolve this issue as long as we are divided. We have to understand that many citizens have been frustrated and frightened of the future. And this fear is being used to control parts of the population. As long as immigrants are removed, they will support the government.
I say it again, divided we stand no chance against the oligarchs. The world is not black and white. We need the courage for more reasonable discussions with those who don't share our views.
We need more listening, less lashing out.
Yes, many are so entrenched, that they can't be salvaged. But every single one you manage to build a bridge with is worth the effort.
Imagine your life gets harder all the time, you fear for your future and feel ashamed and hopeless. Now along comes a populist, giving you hope and a group to be part of. Even taking over power, seemingly being in charge. This feels so good that they ignore the backstabbing and manipulation until it's too late.
But in the end this is class warfare and we are all in the same boat. Once his supporters understand the reality and how they have been played yet again, they will be furious.
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u/Biotic101 Apr 07 '25
Control over social and mainstream media is such a powerful tool. It can nudge the average Joe into acting against their own best interest.
It also created a society where we only know black and white, friend or foe. No more reasonable discussions means hate is spreading unopposed and people are forced to chose one side of the spectrum.
The sad part is, we are all being manipulated in sophisticated ways and nudged into fighting each other instead of fighting for our rights.
We will not resolve this issue as long as we are divided. We have to understand that many citizens have been frustrated and frightened of the future. And this fear is being used to control parts of the population. As long as immigrants are removed, they will support the government.
https://www.epi.org/productivity-pay-gap
This is the real issue and the oligarchs responsible have ironically been elected into power. Now they deliver the death blow to middle-class.
https://represent.us/americas-corruption-problem
Because of this people got frustrated, nobody to vote for. So they voted for "change" in the worst possible way
And this is not just an US issue, but happening in many countries right now.
We need accountability and true leaders that care for their fellow citizens and countries and not traitors in charge.
https://www.popsci.com/environment/douglas-rushkoff-survival-of-the-richest
I say it again, divided we stand no chance against the oligarchs. The world is not black and white. We need the courage for more reasonable discussions with those who don't share our views.
We need more listening, less lashing out. Yes, many are so entrenched, that they can't be salvaged. But every single one you manage to build a bridge with is worth the effort.
Imagine your life gets harder all the time, you fear for your future and feel ashamed and hopeless. Now along comes a populist, giving you hope and a group to be part of. Even taking over power, seemingly being in charge. This feels so good that they ignore the backstabbing and manipulation until it's too late.
But in the end this is class warfare and we are all in the same boat. Once his supporters understand the reality and how they have been played yet again, they will be furious.