Thursday, February 16, 2023

Edward Bernays and Group Psychology: Manipulating the Masses

"Politics is the first big business in America."

Worth a look as we dive into politics - especially campaigning.

What tactics are used to ensure that certain policies are passed, and others defeated. This is especially tricky when the few want to control the many.

The ideas here are very similar to what we cover in Federalist 10.



For background: 

- Propaganda.

- Edward Bernays.

Crystallizing Public Opinion.

- Public Relations.