The John Lovell Podcast How America was Brainwashed: 4 Steps Explained
Aug 29, 2024
John Lovell, a commentator on historical Soviet strategies, joins former KGB agent Yuri Bezmenov, who reveals chilling insights into a Soviet blueprint for subverting Western societies. They discuss Bezmenov's four stages of societal capture, emphasizing the insidious effects of demoralization and moral relativism. The pair highlights the manipulation of language and doublethink, drawing parallels to Orwell's dystopia. Ultimately, they stress the urgent need for vigilance to safeguard freedom against ideological warfare.
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Soviet 4-Stage Ideological Plan
- Yuri Bezmenov outlined a Soviet plan with four stages for ideological warfare against the US.
- The first phase, demoralization, takes 15-20 years to change an entire generation's mindset.
Demoralization Fractures Society
- Demoralization irreversibly changes people's perception of reality, fracturing societal consensus.
- This explains why political sides now seem like different coins with incompatible core beliefs.
Morality's Role in Control
- Removing objective morality leads to moral relativism, letting governments redefine right and wrong.
- This opens the door for justifying horrific crimes under changing social contracts.