Howdy Sparky.
Yeah Bernays was a hell of a salesman. Unfortunately a major part of his life was spent manipulating the public.
I got that from the bio.
I also got the impression of his elitist attitudes to control the unwashed masses. Apparently we need to be taught how to behave.
Century of The Self. Episode One: Happiness Machines
4 parts
Must see to understand Bernays,
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6718420906413643126#docid=9167657690296627941
****Yeah Bernays was a hell of a salesman. Unfortunately a major part of his life was spent manipulating the public.****
Anyone remember the book THE HIDDEN PERSUADERS by VANCE PACKARD?