Maciolekism

propaganda

  • The Evolution of Our Consciousness

    To a con artist, there is no difference between a person who is too stupid to know they are being conned, and a person who believes they are too smart to be conned. By my reckoning (from Maciolekism),.. there are… Continue reading

  • The Politics of Trust

    If there is a difference between “Influencer”, “Politician”, and “Confidence Artist”, it is very small. Continue reading

  • Independence Day

    Only evil can defeat evil. This is how the devil wins without anyone realizing that they lost. A functioning democracy is not about being right, but finding balance. The propaganda machine corrupts this by convincing people that being right is… Continue reading

  • Rebranding Fascism

    Since the Germans were such big fans of his first book, “Propaganda” (1928), Edward Bernays had to use his propaganda to rebrand his propaganda in his next book, basically the same book, “Public Relations” (1945). [And for the complete experience… Continue reading

  • Sophistry and Propaganda

    We are all storytellers. Absolute truths are almost impossible to come by, but we still need a sense of context to function in this world. Philosophers tell intricate and highly detailed stories that aim to be as accurate and truthful… Continue reading

  • 15 Minute Internets

    With our news, our opinions, and our experiences, here on social media and all over the internet, the distance between continents is growing exponentially; with barriers to prevent leakage. Mastodon is the raw template, the operating system, the engine beneath… Continue reading