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The Most Important Question in the World Today | Episode 9 | (WiM406)

The "What is Money?" Show

CHAPTER

Money as a Psycho Technology and the Role of Edward Bernays

This chapter explores the concept of money as a social construct and its psychological implications. It discusses the influence of Edward Bernays in shaping American consumerism and his involvement in promoting cigarettes and a war-focused nation. Additionally, it highlights the detrimental effects of offshoring manufacturing and the feedback loop created by the military-industrial complex.

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