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New Books in Psychoanalysis

The Future of Brainwashing: A Discussion with Daniel Pick

Sep 27, 2022
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Quick takeaways

  • Individuals' responses to coercive influences vary, highlighting complexities in undoing extreme beliefs.
  • Brainwashing techniques range from radical isolation to subtle societal pressures, blurring lines between autonomy and external influence.

Deep dives

The Origins of Brainwashing

The term 'brainwashing' originated during the Korean War, gaining prominence in the 1950s. It sparked debates about the extent of thought control, exemplified by American prisoners choosing to live in China post-captivity. Each decision had unique motives, showing the complexity of such choices.

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