The Spooky Year and the Importance of Perceptual Shifts

In 2016, the author observed a dangerous situation forming in the political landscape. He believed that people's perceptions of reality were changing and that Trump's persuasive abilities were tearing apart the fabric of their worldviews. The author saw this as an opportunity to prepare the public for what he saw coming, emphasizing the need to understand concepts like cognitive dissonance and confirmation bias. He saw himself as uniquely qualified to speak on this subject due to his knowledge of persuasion. Despite not being able to predict specific events, he recognized Trump's persuasion skills as a game-changer in the political arena.