Public relations/marketing uses techniques and methods that are very similar to what is done by destructive cults to advertise themselves. Are these the same thing? At what point does advertising become an effort at actual mind control? In this short clip, I take a stab at drawing a line. Enjoy!
When Advertising Becomes Brainwashing
Chris, currently reading a book you might enjoy, “The Persuaders” by James Garvey. All about the huge PR industry that is all about mental manipulation.
Excellent, I’ll check it out.
I’m on it. I’ve got “Propaganda” by Edward Bernays to get through first!