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The Allure of Authority and the Power of Slogans
This chapter explores the seductive promise of safety provided by authoritarianism and the tension between comfort and individual needs. It further examines the speaker's advertising background, linking marketing slogans to war cries and revealing the powerful psychological effects of language.
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