Mental Manipulation & The Illusion of Choice: Endemic and Unseen

Mental Manipulation

Mental Manipulation & The Illusion of Choice: Endemic and Unseen

Introduction: 

Everything you hear and see today is carefully manipulated—especially if it’s coming from mainstream media. This is why you must dig deeper, seeking unconventional sources challenging the narrative. At the very least, verify every piece of information you come across to ensure a sliver of truth is buried beneath the noise. If you take the time to cross-check the garbage that mass media in the U.S. peddles as “news,” you’ll be shocked to find that much of it is nothing more than manure.

It’s time to stop swallowing what they feed you and start questioning everything. The truth is out there—don’t let the manure obscure your path.

In today’s world, the art of mental manipulation has evolved into a sophisticated and pervasive force, subtly influencing our decisions, beliefs, and behaviours. From the media we consume to the financial markets we invest in, manipulation tactics are deeply embedded in our daily lives. This article delves into the mechanisms of mental manipulation, examining its presence within and beyond the markets, and offers insights into recognizing and resisting these influences.

The Pervasive Nature of Media Manipulation

The media landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. Information dissemination has become instantaneous and widespread with the rise of digital platforms and social media. However, this rapid flow of information has also opened avenues for manipulation. Media outlets, driven by the need for viewership and engagement, often employ sensationalism, selective reporting, and emotional appeals to captivate audiences. These tactics exploit psychological vulnerabilities, leading individuals to form opinions based on skewed or incomplete information.

The Psychological Dangers of Marketing

Marketing strategies are meticulously crafted to tap into our subconscious desires and fears. Techniques such as scarcity (creating a false sense of urgency), bandwagon appeals (suggesting everyone is using a product), and emotional appeals manipulate consumers’ feelings to drive purchases. These methods often operate without our conscious awareness, making it challenging to recognize when we are being influenced.

Market Manipulation: A Hidden Reality

Market manipulation remains a significant concern. Entities with substantial resources can engage in practices like spreading misinformation, manipulating trade volumes, and executing pump-and-dump schemes to sway market prices. Such activities undermine market integrity and pose risks to individual investors, whom these artificial price movements may unknowingly influence.

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Manipulation

Advancements in artificial intelligence have introduced new dimensions to manipulation. AI-powered tools can generate convincing fake content, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between real and fabricated information. This capability has profound implications for media credibility, as manipulated content can spread rapidly, eroding trust in information sources.

Recognizing and Resisting Manipulation

At least horse manure has a purpose, unlike the sheer rubbish spewed out by Fox and CNN. Financial and political news are manipulated similarly; the goal is to sell whatever garbage they can to the unsuspecting public. And here’s the catch—the masses are just as culpable as the manipulators. They raise no questions and blindly accept the poison being spoon-fed to them. This is where Plato’s Allegory of the Cave becomes more relevant than ever—it perfectly exposes the delusion of our times.

The videos below will open your eyes to the lies, deceit, and manipulation you’re subjected to daily. Change starts today—not tomorrow because tomorrow never comes. It’s your move now—act or let others act upon you.

Awareness is the first step toward resistance. By understanding the techniques employed in media and marketing, individuals can develop critical thinking skills to question and analyze the information presented to them.

 

Conclusion

The final stage will be when this new power alliance moves from taking a reactionary stance to an aggressive stance. At that point, they will start to apply pressure very aggressively to US interests everywhere.  The change coming is going to be nothing short of stunning.  Tactical Investor Dec 2017.

The top players, pulling the strings behind the curtain, are no longer hiding their hands. They are actively allowing unconventional sources of information to seep through the cracks into the public domain. In the past, many of these stories would have been shut down at the source, buried in the depths of the internet, or forcibly removed from high-traffic sites. But now, something is different—something is shifting. The fact that these alternative voices are being allowed to circulate is a clear message from the powers that be: big change is coming. And it’s coming faster than you might think.

The first major shift will likely begin with a purge in Russia. Vladimir Putin, ever the strategist, is preparing to eliminate any entities that are seen as a threat to Russia’s sovereignty, especially those connected to foreign agents of deception. This isn’t just about cracking down on domestic unrest; it’s a prelude to something more monumental. The stakes are higher now, and Russia will move decisively to protect its interests within its borders and on the global stage.

At the same time, the alliance between Russia, China, India, Brazil, and others is about to take a much more aggressive stance. No longer a loosely formed coalition, this group will become a formidable force. The dynamic duo at the core of this alliance—Russia and China—will step forward to openly declare their mission: to keep the United States at bay and limit its unchecked influence. This shift in global alliances will dramatically alter the world’s power structure.

We’re already witnessing the early tremors of this change. China, with its staggering reserves of over $3.8 trillion, has subtly but unmistakably declared its willingness to support Russia. It’s not just about lending money—it’s about creating an unbreakable bond, a geopolitical alignment that clarifies that Russia’s survival is China’s priority. China’s declaration of support is a game-changer for those who thought Russia would crumble under pressure. Many high-ranking Chinese officials have stated unequivocally that it’s in China’s best interests to ensure Russia does not fall.

But the final stage of this shift will be the most shocking. What starts as a reactive response to perceived threats will quickly escalate into an aggressive stance. This new power alliance will no longer sit back and respond to provocations—they will proactively start applying pressure to US interests everywhere, in every corner of the globe. This will not be subtle, and it will not be a slow burn. When this new bloc flexes its muscles, the effects will reverberate across every global market, every geopolitical negotiation, and every military strategy.

We are on the brink of a new global order that will reshape the balance of power in ways most of the world is not yet prepared for. The question is: will you be prepared for what’s coming next?

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Originally Published on Dec 2017; Updated Dec 2024

3 comments

Bullshit Shiity Site!!!
Thanks!!!!!

Tactical Investor

Are you liberal, leftist or a millennial as it would kind of explain your answer. A foul statement with nothing backing it. It would help if you added some reasons to support your claim

Confirmation.

Podesta email: We’ve conspired to ‘produce an unaware and compliant citizenry.’
http://conservativefiringline.com/bombshell-podesta-email-weve-conspired-produce-unaware-compliant-citizenry/

And, to show how effective this one “progressive” program has been;

James Carville Says 80% Of Democrats Are Politically Clueless – http://clashdaily.com/2012/11/james-carville-says-80-of-democrats-are-politically-clueless/