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How has mass media molded your mind?

Posted - February 1, 2020

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  • 783
    It hasn’t. I pay no attention to it. 
      February 1, 2020 6:57 PM MST
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  • 1812
    Wow... and you have a doctorate?

    You should know the people who do not pay attention are those easiest to brainwash.

    The subconscious mind is busy recording EVERYTHING when you aren't consciously aware.

    I am sorry the education system failed you, but I will teach you.
      February 1, 2020 7:16 PM MST
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  • 783
    You can’t brainwash someone who doesn’t buy into everything that is presented in the media. I think for myself and form my own opinions and know that you can’t trust everything you see. This post was edited by Lady Ondine at February 1, 2020 8:06 PM MST
      February 1, 2020 7:20 PM MST
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  • 52905

      I don’t know anything about all that, but if you give me fifteen minutes, I can save you fifteen percent on your car insurance. 
    ~
      February 1, 2020 7:00 PM MST
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  • 1812
    I hate that effin Gecko
      February 1, 2020 7:16 PM MST
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  • 44175
    It has not...it has not...it has not......
      February 1, 2020 7:26 PM MST
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  • 2836
    Not at all. I avoid propaganda like FOX & CNN.
    I refuse to  follow the others (adorned with a MAGA hat) off the cliff.
      February 1, 2020 7:33 PM MST
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  • 1152
    How would we know?

    Very few of us would have any sort of baseline where our minds were NOT inundated by mass media to use as a comparison.
      February 1, 2020 7:38 PM MST
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  • 1812
    Excellent answer!
      February 1, 2020 7:40 PM MST
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  • 1152
    Thank you! Our Mass Media Overlords told me to say it...
      February 1, 2020 7:43 PM MST
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  • 10037
    It's made me keenly aware that media is constantly trying to mold my mind! 

    For example: I was watching something the other day and there was a bit about a Super Bowl ad featuring a dog that has undergone cancer treatment.  WeatherTech is the company, and their ad will feature a link where people can make donations to the vet school where the dog receives cancer treatment. 

    This sort of ad is doing a double play on human emotions with the use of a cute dog AND cancer! And, we're being led to think that the ad is less about touting their products and more about getting donations to the vet school. 

    I'm not buying it. I learned about the use of imaging and how it's used to influence my emotions (and therefore purchasing power) years ago. I don't appreciate being manipulated. 
      February 2, 2020 9:48 AM MST
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  • 44175
    You are so savvy, Ansley.
      February 2, 2020 11:59 AM MST
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