Details Quote by Derek R. Audette
“Keep the people ignorant and afraid and control and power becomes a detail - a self generating byproduct of the people's hysteria.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Power and Ignorance, Derek R. Audette, 2020
Ignorance fuels fear, allowing control to flourish as a byproduct of hysteria.
In simple terms: Ignorance enables control.
Key Takeaway
Educate to empower.
Themes
power
ignorance
control
fear
hysteria
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- education reform
- media literacy
- community organizing
- policy making
Key Concepts
Sociology
political theory
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can education reduce fear?
- What mechanisms sustain control?
A Different Perspective
Changing power structures also requires systemic reforms.
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