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[–] simple@lemmy.mywire.xyz 53 points 2 years ago (2 children)

So you're telling me that my single puny brain is susceptible to influence and manipulation techniques which have been actively used and perfected for centuries?

Well my good sir, I don't believe you

[–] average650@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Well, the problem is that we see so many other people fall for propaganda we recognize as ridiculous.

[–] simple@lemmy.mywire.xyz 7 points 2 years ago

Yeah, it's always easier to see the big picture when you're not part of the said picture

[–] Asafum@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago

I see what you're trying to do here and I won't fall for your Mongolian propaganda techniques!

God damn Mongoriens! Always trying to break my shitty wall!

[–] MMNT@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago

You are the pure one.

[–] paddirn@lemmy.world 27 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Everything I believe is correct though, so if I see something that agrees with what I already believe, it can’t possibly be propaganda.

[–] MMNT@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

You just fell for that 'truth' propaganda didn't you? 😜

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 21 points 2 years ago

Propaganda is what British people do when they want a better look at something.

[–] MostlyBirds@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago

"Propaganda doesn't work on me, I vote third party!"

-Actual quote from a coworker.

[–] Johanno@lemmy.fmhy.ml 9 points 2 years ago

I'd like to disagree, but you have convinced me!

[–] Asnabel@lemm.ee 9 points 2 years ago

It's simple really. Propaganda you consume: cringe soyjak Propaganda I consume: based Chad

[–] ignotum@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

I didn't believe this, but then i saw this being posted again and again, and now i'm starting to think it might actually be true

[–] Droggelbecher@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

U always reply w this when someone online talks about how ads don't work on them

[–] MMNT@lemmy.ml 17 points 2 years ago (1 children)

They can't work on you if you don't see them. My gal Ublock Origin taught me that.

[–] Droggelbecher@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Every logo on every product is an ad. Not to mention everything you come across on a stroll through town. Unless youre living that unabomber lifestyle you're absolutely exposed to ads.

[–] InfiniWheel@lemmy.one 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Not if I blind myself with a rusty spoon

[–] McJonalds@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

and deafen myself with a pointy loom

[–] nik282000@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Oooo, while I do feel that I am very aware of, and hostile to, intrusive advertising online I have actually bought a few things specifically because I had seen them in an ad. It makes me feel a little conflicted but all of those things were extremely niche, so it took extremely targeted ads for things I would have eventually found on my own to actually make the sale.

[–] Roundcat@kbin.social 7 points 2 years ago

I believe this is an important message for everyone on lemmy to keep in mind, from lurkers up to the devs and admins,

[–] masquenox@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 years ago

Nope. I worked in the propaganda industry - I know I'm not immune to it. Nobody is.

[–] HappyMeatbag@beehaw.org 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

For every type of propaganda that you recognize, there are a dozen others you don’t. There’s propaganda designed for people who think they’re too smart to fall for propaganda. Too much money and power is at stake to leave any loose ends.

[–] HRDS_654@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

What if this is propaganda? Checkmate atheists.

[–] lucidwielder@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I’m inoculated more for certain types for sure - but it’s based on what I’ve been around already. I do think certain types of people - analytical types are slightly better at spotting it & avoiding & the types that just love to learn & to change their minds based on scientific evidence. To me that’s all we can hope for.

If your idea of truth though comes from a god or spirit then you are just stumbling in the dark.

[–] PeleSpirit@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Yes, but what if the science is full of propaganda?

I think the best way to detect propaganda is when some "fact" flatters your ego.

[–] son_named_bort@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I now want to watch Garfield cartoons for some reason...

[–] MMNT@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

How do you feel about lasagna?

[–] BornVolcano@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Never said I was. I'm trying to become more aware of it.

[–] DarthCluck@lemm.ee -1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure, is a global/general you. Don't take it so personal

[–] BornVolcano@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

I'm not taking it personally? I'm a bit lost now. I just commented a response.

[–] PlantbasedChe@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

It is propaganda just for candides. For optimists, it is a psi-op strategy

[–] interdimensionalmeme@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Did you know this week was the hottest week in history ?

[–] moosetwin@lemmy.fmhy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

welcome to internet_funeral