In life, a constant stream of microaggressions – of disagreements, and being corrected, told to change our thinking or behaviour –Â tend to cause microtraumas, which, ultimately are micro-rejections of the individuals true self.
Critical thinking is an essential concept that refers to the self-guided, self-disciplined thinking that aims to reason at the highest level of quality in a fair-minded way. In this article we will look at the origins and influencers of the critical approach, and maps out the important foundations to this life changing system of thinking.
The Frankfurt School refers to a group of scholars associated with the Institute for Social Research in Frankfurt, Germany, founded in 1923.
Calvert was proposing we should understand that this might be a “Prison” planet.
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.
Social brainwashing theories delve into how individuals or groups can be manipulated into adopting beliefs or behaviours against their will.
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.
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.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a fascinating field that combines elements of psychology, communication, and personal development.
The concepts of social control, manipulation, and brainwashing have rich histories and are intertwined with various social, psychological, and political theories.