Besides stage magic props and settings, ritually abusing…
““Besides stage magic props and settings, ritually abusing groups use technology, such as that described by Katz and Fotheringham. Military/political groups have the most sophisticated technologies, and much training or programming is now done with virtual reality equipment. Movies and holograms are used to deceive a child into believing in things that are unreal. When a client says to you “I don't know if it's real; how can it be real?” remember that there are several options, not just two: (1) It happened just as s/he remembers; (2) it did not happen at all; (3) something happened, but due to technology and/or trickery it was not what s/he thinks it was; (4) the thought that the memory must be unreal is itself a program, as described in Chapter Twelve, “Maybe I made it up." p55””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Technology can blur reality, making it hard to distinguish truth from simulation, especially in manipulative contexts.
In simple terms: Tech blurs real vs fake.
Key Takeaway
Question sources and seek multiple perspectives.
Themes
technology
perception
manipulation
truth
reality
Mood
cautious
skeptical
analytical
Type
expository
informative
critical
When to use this quote
- online scams
- political propaganda
- virtual training
- media consumption
- legal testimony
Key Concepts
media literacy
virtual reality
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can protect against deceptive tech?
- How do we verify memories?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on tech can erode critical thinking.