Posted on 01/26/2025 6:43:02 AM PST by ShadowAce
Are you being manipulated without even realizing it? In this video, we unveil the Manipulation Playbook—a detailed guide to recognizing the 20 indicators of reality control used by media, corporations, and even governments to shape what you think, feel, and do.
From fear tactics and emotional scripts to the overuse of authority and timing tricks, we break down how these strategies work and how you can spot them in real-time. Using the F.A.T.E. Model, we’ll show you actionable steps to resist manipulation, think critically, and stay in control of your perspective.
This isn’t just about uncovering the lies—it’s about empowering yourself with tools to stay grounded in a world full of noise and hidden agendas.
Step 1: turn off the TV.
18 minutes long, with chapter demarcations.
But we still see major stories and events suddenly without reason or apparent reason drop off the news cycle completely, never to be heard about again. An example, the drones. No one's talking about them anymore, it's as though they never happened. First they monopolized all news sources, then a complete reality change.
1. Don’t watch videos.
2. Read things.
“But we still see major stories and events suddenly without reason or apparent reason drop off the news cycle completely, never to be heard about again.”
Thomas Crooks.
Talk about manipulation. And what wonders big money can accomplish in the blink of an eye.
Hughes dives into the fundamental principles behind manipulation and influence, summarizing them as FATE:
Focus – Drawing attention to a specific idea or outcome.
Authority – Leveraging perceived expertise or command.
Tribe – Creating a sense of belonging or alignment.
Emotion – Exploiting fear, guilt, or other powerful feelings.
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ChyNah Virus, Patriot Act ... come to mind.
While we can't cripple ourselves living in fear, being hyper-aware isn't a bad policy. You might even learn something.
Did you notice:
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And promoting itself: "FREE MASTERCLASS: https://nci.university/10070"
Chase Hughes is marketing Chase Hughes, who is the leading expert in Chase Hughes, according to Chase Hughes' own words -- about himself.
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When I’m working in the yard or garage I listen to old time radio stories. You can get audio stories/poems/plays on Youtube, Annabelle Lee to Zorro.
Don’t believe government until proven otherwise.
A good approach is the rule of opposites.
Take anything the mass media or authority figures say.
Then imagine the exact opposite.
You will probably be closer to the truth at that point.
I try to identify Pelosi’s ‘wrap-up smear’: You smear somebody with falsehoods and all the rest and then you merchandise it and then you write it.
If you go to Google and follow it to the AP, the article says Pelosi was describing the tactic that all Republicans use. Projection? You be the judge.
This is a very good video. Thank you for posting.
It should be required viewing for those posting on FR.
Very good post. Thank you.
Begs the question what about the drones? Prime example.
They are being pigeon holed and they still fly overhead. The effort is to make them “normal”.
And is working because we have quit asking...
I have mentioned before that the mainstream news is the coverup and distraction.
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