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Part Two: Edward Bernays: The Founding Father of Lies

Behind the Bastards

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The Legacy of Edward Bernays

This chapter explores the manipulative tactics of Edward Bernays, the father of public relations, and his influence on media narratives regarding communism in Guatemala. It critiques the ethical implications of his work while drawing parallels to contemporary propaganda methods, all interlaced with humorous interjections about absurd advertising collaborations.

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