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549: Subliminal Warfare | Mind Control and Invisible Influence

The Why Files: Operation Podcast

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Unconscious Influence in Marketing

Exploring the history of subliminal advertising, this chapter uncovers shocking incidents like the 1957 popcorn promotion through subliminal messages in movies. It delves into Edward Bernays' manipulation techniques, from orchestrating cigarette smoking in public to shaping breakfast habits, ultimately revealing how subconscious motivations are leveraged in marketing strategies.

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