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#3: Sam McNerney – The Engineering of Consent & Culting of America
The Josh Boone Show
Power Dynamics and the Impact on Society
In this chapter, the speakers discuss the power dynamics between the people at the top, defined as the 1% of financially powerful individuals, and everyone else. They raise arguments for both sides, mentioning the election of Donald Trump as a point in favor of the power of the people. They also talk about the limitations of PR and advertisements, stating that most of them don't work and reflect on their own experiences with commercials. The chapter further explores the impact of legislation and campaigns, such as the war on drugs, on society. The speakers touch on the increasing power of lobbies and the polarization of power. They conclude by mentioning that there is still a general agreement on what promotes well-being and happiness.
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