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132 - How Would You Know If You Were Brainwashed?

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Apr 24, 2022
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INSIGHT

Subtle Brainwashing

  • Brainwashing is sneakier than depicted in media, involving subtle manipulation rather than overt coercion.
  • Self-awareness is crucial to recognizing if one is being brainwashed, as it operates on a different plane of consciousness.
INSIGHT

Brainwashing vs. Social Conditioning

  • Brainwashing implies a dogmatic ideological commitment, distinct from simple behavioral conditioning.
  • Social conditioning and brainwashing differ in their objectives: awful vs neutral/good outcomes.
ANECDOTE

Wrestling Heel/Face Dynamic

  • Matt and Destin discuss the WWE's use of "heel" (villain) and "face" (hero) characters to create conflict and drive engagement.
  • Destin shares how he learned professional wrestling is staged, leading to a shift in his perspective from awe to admiration for the performers' skills.
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