Yes, but I think moreso it’s deception by and of themselves. the toys are a bonus.
I believe the airheadedness is intentional because to not be so cavalier means accepting responsibility of action and that way, heaven forbid, implies good/evil.
And thus the collapse of liberalism.
Luke 4:5-7 King James Version (KJV)
5 And the Devil, taking Him up into an high mountain, shewed unto Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.
6 And the Devil said unto Him, All this power will I give Thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.
7 If Thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be Thine.