Great summary. I do think weakness is being intentionally pushed. Media is clearly pushing reasons to be outraged. Media is clearly controlled. Being emotionally weak and intolerant predisposes to manipulation. If people are unable to deal with situations that are less than preferable, even temporarily, they will seek bandaids and distractions and fall into despair when they are not immediately available.
A fearless population is impossible to control. People are no longer just afraid of existential threats. They are now afraid of temporary inconveniences and difficult conversations.
Thank you! Yes, I agree. This is a timeless tactic of wannabe tyrants. Keep the populace outraged, fearful and divided to evade their focus on the encroaching authoritarianism. I think we are definitely seeing a lot of manipulation of unwitting people addicted to their comfort and conveniences.
Great summary. I do think weakness is being intentionally pushed. Media is clearly pushing reasons to be outraged. Media is clearly controlled. Being emotionally weak and intolerant predisposes to manipulation. If people are unable to deal with situations that are less than preferable, even temporarily, they will seek bandaids and distractions and fall into despair when they are not immediately available.
A fearless population is impossible to control. People are no longer just afraid of existential threats. They are now afraid of temporary inconveniences and difficult conversations.
Thank you! Yes, I agree. This is a timeless tactic of wannabe tyrants. Keep the populace outraged, fearful and divided to evade their focus on the encroaching authoritarianism. I think we are definitely seeing a lot of manipulation of unwitting people addicted to their comfort and conveniences.