William Ramsey Investigates Social Engineering in Sports Entertainment, and Other Subjects with Vyzygoth. (2022)
Nov 28, 2025
Vyzygoth, a seasoned independent commentator, dives into the intricate ties between sports and social engineering. He argues that sports have morphed into a tool for political messaging and distraction, drawing parallels to historical protests like the 1968 podium incident. The conversation highlights Kaepernick's anthem protests, the commercialization of sports, and the politicization of athlete activism. They also touch on the COVID response, exploring the influences of social control and vaccine politics, before reflecting on the broader implications of these intertwining issues.
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Sports As Mass Distraction
- Vyzygoth argues professional and collegiate sports have evolved into entertainment that distracts the public from civic issues.
- He suggests this entertainment value benefits media moguls and deepens societal disengagement.
1968 Podium Protest Recalled
- Vyzygoth recounts John Carlos and Tommy Smith raising black-gloved fists on the 1968 Olympic podium and the polarizing reaction it caused.
- He compares that historic protest to later athlete protests to show how public responses evolve over time.
Protests Become Simplified Narratives
- Vyzygoth reflects on Colin Kaepernick's kneeling and how media narratives simplified complex issues into racial binaries.
- He notes athlete protests attract broad causes and become amplified beyond their initial message.
