• Glytch@lemmy.world
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    10 hours ago

    It’s important to remember that none of us are immune to propaganda. Doesn’t matter how smart we are, we can still fall for it.

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      5 hours ago

      No. Propoganda depends on a lack of willingness to question your own assumptions. Its a laziness of the mind that allows this.

    • ilinamorato@lemmy.world
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      10 hours ago

      Absolutely true. I like to think of myself as pretty intelligent, at least. Definitely not someone who would fall for something obvious. But propagandists are subtle and good at their craft.