Activity Quote by H. G. Wells
“The world state must begin; it can only begin, as a propaganda cult, or as a group of propagandist cults, to which men and women must give themselves and their energies, regardless of the consequence to themselves The activities of a cult which sets itself to bring about the world-state would at first be propagandist, they would be intellectual and educational, and only as a sufficient mass of opinion and will had accumulated would they become to a predominant extent politically constructive. Such a cult must direct itself particularly to the teaching of the young.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The World State by H. G. Wells, 1935
A speculative view that a global regime would arise either as a manipulative cult or a mass‑mind movement, especially targeting youth.
In simple terms: World state could start as a cult.
Key Takeaway
Beware of mass indoctrination.
Themes
politics
propaganda
youth education
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
philosophical
warning
When to use this quote
- schools
- media
- online communities
- political campaigns
Key Concepts
totalitarianism
social engineering
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect young minds?
- What signs indicate a cult‑like movement?
A Different Perspective
Cult dynamics can be resisted through critical thinking.
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