6 Reasons Why Governments Use Propaganda to Control Society

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History and Dangers of Public Opinion Control

This video explores the origins and implications of controlling public opinion and the concept of 'consent without consent' with reference to philosophical and historical figures like David Hume and Francis Hudson. It looks into how the 'consent of the governed' principle has been manipulated & how this impacts democratic societies. Further, the video analyses the role of propaganda and the issue of a 'democracy crisis.' It encourages viewers to form their own opinions rather than be swayed by mass movements. The significance of organized movements is highlighted and juxtaposed against the risks such organized public opinion can pose to the balance of power in a democracy.

00:00 Introduction to the Power of Public Mind Control
01:03 The Origin of Public Control
02:41 The Concept of Consent without Consent
03:24 The Role of Public Control in Free States
04:36 The Origins of Modern Public Control
06:11 The Crisis of Democracy
07:20 The Impact of Organization on Democracy
08:01 The Power of Skepticism and Independent Thought
08:38 The Risks and Rewards of Mass Movements
09:07 Conclusion: The Power of Independent Thought