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Jocko Podcast

Standard Directive 024: Watch For Brainwashing

Nov 2, 2023
02:40
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The podcast explores brainwashing and self-indoctrination, discussing the effects on behavior and identity. It emphasizes the irony of external manipulation versus self-control and suggests empowering oneself through affirmations, routines, and self-improvement.
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Quick takeaways

  • Brainwashing can drastically change individuals' actions and identity, making them subservient to external forces.
  • Self-brainwashing through positive beliefs and habits allows individuals to shape themselves into who they aspire to be.

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The Power of Brainwashing

Brainwashing occurs in various settings, such as cults, academic institutions, and government institutions. It can drastically change individuals' actions and even their core identity, making them subservient to the cult leader or organization that brainwashed them. The terrifying aspect of brainwashing is losing control over oneself and being controlled by external forces.

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