Gurwinder Bhogal's Guide to Modern Survival (EP.231)
Infinite Loops
Diminish Agency with Distraction
The concept of 'bread and circuses' illustrates a historical tactic of diverting public attention through grand spectacles, thereby eroding individual agency. As society becomes more fixated on increasingly extravagant entertainments, it risks fostering a sense of powerlessness among the populace. This manipulation can occur in two primary ways: by instilling the belief that individual actions are inconsequential, and by guiding individuals into counterproductive behaviors. Both strategies contribute to a complacent and disengaged society, exemplified by contemporary campus protests that may not genuinely reflect the true agency of participants.
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