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The Frankfurt School
The Frankfurt School refers to a group of scholars associated with the Institute for Social Research in Frankfurt, Germany, founded in 1923.
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Hawkwind – Question the meaning of your sentence!
Calvert was proposing we should understand that this might be a “Prison” planet.
Brainwashing
Personal Brainwashing Techniques: Basic Indoctrination
There is a brainwashing technique that starts out with a factual statement, then progressively increases the sense of confusion in the viewer, reader, or listener, by indicating something has been proven, which has not.
Brainwashing
Social Control: Social Brainwashing Theories
Social brainwashing theories delve into how individuals or groups can be manipulated into adopting beliefs or behaviours against their will.
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Social Control: The Self-police Parade
The concept of the Self-Police Parade, as referenced by Robert Calvert, the lyricist and vocalist of the band Hawkwind, is a thought-provoking metaphor that reflects on societal control and the resultant self-regulation of the individual.
Activism
Fritz Lang’s Metropolis – A prophecy delivered?
Fritz Lang’s Metropolis is a ground-breaking film that delves into several profound themes and messages he chose to comment on, in 1927. As well as being a cinematic masterpiece of it’s day, the film offered commentary on potential societal conditions, based on the evidence that he perceived was available and he felt pertinent at the time.
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Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a fascinating field that combines elements of psychology, communication, and personal development.
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Social Control, Manipulation, Programming, and Brainwashing
The concepts of social control, manipulation, and brainwashing have rich histories and are intertwined with various social, psychological, and political theories.