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“We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of. This is a logical result of the way in which our democratic society is organized. Vast numbers of human beings must cooperate in this manner if they are to live together as a…” quote by Edward Bernays — Download Open image

“We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of. This is a logical result of the way in which our democratic society is organized. Vast numbers of human beings must cooperate in this manner if they are to live together as a smoothly functioning society.”

Edward Bernays

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The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society.

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If we understand the mechanisms and motives of the group mind, it is now possible to control and regiment the masses according to our will without their knowing it In almost every act of our daily lives, whether in the sphere of politics or business, in our social conduct or our ethical thinking, we are dominated by the relatively small…

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The only difference between 'propaganda' and 'education,' really, is in the point of view. The advocacy of what we believe in is education. The…

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The best defense against propaganda: more propaganda.

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Our invisible governors are, in many cases, unaware of the identity of their fellow members in the inner cabinet.

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