Today, for the first time, all my emails from 'alternative' sources, like this and many more, have come with a spam warning. Another example of nudging. At least I can click "looks safe".
I've been a satisfied customer of Protonmail for 4 years. Push all your old gmails to your protonmail account, and never look back. BRAVE is a good internet browser - set it to your default Browser in settings on any device.
Change all your account logons to your new protonmail. Anytime you enter a gmail, they've got you. Good tech updates are on CHD tv. Look for programs with Catherine Austin Fitts (of Solari Report), her tech guru drops in on occasion to give us tech info/warnings.
Hi OG52, Linux, Android cellphones too are Google owned, aren't they? Should we think of Linux and Android differently than we do on Google search, and Gmail? Thx. I ask as I'm currently considering cell options, Iphone vs Android. My current iphone died, and am now considering a blackberry style cell, perhaps a Unihertz Titan. Thanks, fellow Mstack friend!
First let me say I’m not a fancy educated computer expert, just a guy who got dragged into this world of computers not exactly by choice back in the early 90s and stopped being a fan of gates, apple and google back around the turn of the century. My opinion of all three has gone downhill from there ever since.
First: computers.
I do not believe Linux and google are related at all. Some may have that impression because some software, your Brave (Firefox too) browser is an example, started out life as google chrome. Since a lot of google’s stuff is open source some enterprising Linux programmers took it apart and “de-googled” it, basically took out google’s spyware, and offer it up now as the Brave browser. Brave also offers a search engine that is IMHO pretty much as good as google without the spyware issues. It’s the default in my computer.
I’m currently running a Linux kernel with a Zorin O/S in my laptop
Phones:
I do not own a smart phone, just a flip phone that isn’t connected to the internet but if I was going to I would consider going to these guys, https://abovephone.com/grapheneos/ and getting their de-googled, privacy oriented phone. It looks to me like it’s probably no more and maybe less expensive than apple’s equipment.
Also, I stumbled onto some folks that call themselves Privacy Academy a couple years ago. Bought my latest laptop through them loaded with the O/S and programs I mentioned above.
Dang, those sites are interesting. Looks like there is a free "course" in a day or so, via Privacy Academy. I will try to listen to it. Link is here - https://privacyacademy.com/evergreenwebinar
I wish abovephone had a smaller version. Small cells need to become a trend! A small screen helps folks to NOT use their cells all day, every day! This is why flips and blackberry-like cells are now popular (youngers are talking this way - I've been talking to techies at stores, and reading comments to these new products- they Realize they are addicted to the cell and Want to stop, so are looking for small, simpler cells). BUT for me, I'm pulling the trigger on the last small Iphone by Apple, the SE 2024. My now dead SE lasted 8 yrs, prob why they're no longer making it. - Apple is hoping the new small cell trend ends, I'm sure.
I REALLY want to go back to a dumb phone, there are some really cool ones now too - Unihertz Titan and such. I was a late-comer to a smartphone. But my several 30yo-ish offspring, and also, my same aged family too, have 'about had it', with this Rebel. It's a pick your battles thing. I don't hold my tongue when prepped to do so, don't do social media, or group texting; I'm always annoying them all. (I'm switching from Verizon to using Patriot Mobile - so at least I'm switching my cell $$ to good people.)
No such warning in Hotmail (Outlook) which is related to Microsoft, I believe. Of course, I usually open on my desktop using Duck Duck Go rather than Microsoft Edge. Hmmm.
No need to click at all. Don't participate. It is conditioning to get users used to first reading their opinion, before our reading the actual email content.
The use of tactics to persuade decisions has always been in place. If a person isn't drawn to understanding their psyche and others in return, the uneducated won't see the writing on the wall. When I am faced with what I perceive as inaccurate information, esp. emotional/mental, I start resourcing information about the topic to assist me in understanding the dynamic. Most people get uncomfortable (maybe) and read the newspaper and T.V. at the same time...or eat, drink to an excess, sexual release, or any number of unhealthy choices. I read these pieces of pertinent information from you and others, because of my "wanting to know how I and others tick". Thank you for the opportunity to learn!
I am the same way and I am usually always saying "What are they up to?" and start digging using tools like DuckDuckGo. I totally distrust Microsoft and Google.
I initially came into all this from a sociological point of view. I saw all the wars, the violence, the terrorism (1960s and 70s) and wondered what was behind it. I had personal concerns, but they were all secondary. I consider myself lucky to have discovered a thinker who can take both (or all) of these concerns into account.
Very interesting Dr. Malone. I don't think people are equally subject to these attempts at manipulation. Without critical thinking skills an individual is toast. With critical thinking skills, particularly if enhanced by lateral thinking skills, you've got a fighting chance. Regardless, making people aware of what is being attempted is a necessary first step to fighting back.
I have studied behavior analysis and believe that the scientific study of behavior is very powerful. While simple in it's principles it is much more complicated in analysis. An intelligent person can understand and manage behavior in people (all animals actually) and the more that the person understands the complexity of the contingencies the more effective at managing behavioral outcomes. A fear of mine has been the rise in artificial intelligence and the use of it in behavior management. I suspect it could lead to an invisible tyranny almost impossible to defend against.
“…laid the foundation of modern public relations and defined common techniques to manipulate popular opinion. Hill understood that any traditional campaign would fail to sway society, which perceived advertising as little more than corporate propaganda. Effective public relations required comprehensive off-stage management of the media. At its best, it left no fingerprints.”
“…he (Bernays) leveraged the hidden irrational forces inside human beings based on the book by his uncle Sigmund Freud; he wanted to make money manipulating the unconscious; you have to look at things that play to peoples irrational emotions; shift America from a needs to a desire country; train the public to desire something new before the old has been entirely consumed; man's desires must overshadow his needs; you don't buy things to express your needs, you buy things to express the inner sense of yourself to others; banks created department stores to propagandize products for profit “ - The Century of the Self documentary
Bernays: “The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country.”
Good God, that was 100 years ago! I feel like a lab rat peering out over the maze.
This concept of "managing behavioral outcomes" concerns me. Is the emphasis here on personal (internally generated) management, or population (externally generated) management?
"The concept emerged from behavioral economics—popularized by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein’s Nudge (2008)—which argued that human decision‑making is heavily shaped by context, defaults, and emotional triggers rather than rational calculation."
Fun fact: Sunstein is married to former USAID administrator Samantha Power, whose talent for deception strikes me as exceptional.
It’s almost like a former CIA operative would be truthful about being a moderate in order to be elected Governor. Then, on day one support policies only a Marxist would support.
It actually started much earlier, though (I fear Wikipedia is my resource on this matter).
For instance, Gregory Bateson (English born polymath who eventually became a U.S. citizen), was interested in how cybernetics intersected with behavioral science. "Bateson served in the OSS during World War II along with dozens of other anthropologists."
Greetings from Michigan's Thumb Coast, where it is very very cold. Our dog, a hunting breed who uses her nose to wander about, now runs out to do what needs to be done, then dashes back in. That is cold. As to the current topic, first a resounding cheer to Dr. Jill and Dr. Robert for continuing to pursue their illumination of topics that others refuse to address. Shining light into dark places dismantles fear and - at the very least - outlines what lurks in darkness. At the age of 54 (long ago and far away) - I completed my undergraduate degree at a small liberal arts college. The ratio of students to professors a small number - about 10 to 1. The intent of the school was to teach beyond subject matter and foster critical thinking! Each course concluded with a 1 to 1 interview an hour long, following the submission of an original paper which was defended during the interview! Decades later, the multiple exercises of critical thinking are still paying dividends! There is no doubt in my mind that my signing on to Dr. Malone's Substack - and those of several others who refuse to be silent - as well as the titles of books I order are tracked by data collectors. AMEN! Until my light fades, I will continue to listen, discuss, read, and draw my self- formed conclusions and speak of my thoughts, findings, and opinions - if any! Rath De Ort!
-1F right now with a high or 3F. We'll hit 11F tomorrow.
Why do people follow narratives that are "unthinkable" or make no sense to the rest of us?
For some folks they flip the usual statement of "Why would I do that?" to "Why wouldn't I do that?
Drugs and use of same in ridiculous quantities and combinations is a popular flip. A normal person uses drugs when absolutely required. The "other" people, those that say "Why not?" think we are the stupid ones.
For others the alternative, such as voting for or supporting Pres. Trump, is so repulsive that they will embrace ANYTHING that is the opposite of Trump. No matter how bizarre or outlandish.
The situation in MN is a great example. The bad actors were acting BADLY well before ICE showed up. Who in their right mind wants criminals living in the neighborhood if said criminals can be easily removed and deported? But somehow the MSM, Walz, Frey , etc., have convinced (or at least enlisted) a large segment of the population to echo that ICE and Police are the problem? Billions in fraud are OK? Some how taking over an airport in subzero cold is a good idea? Thinking there would be zero consequences for running over cops? Don Lemon not getting arrested and his co-defendants being released by a libtard judge? Go interrupt mosque and see what happens!
The Insurrection Act is close. Our psychotic overlords and their minions on the left WANT massive civil unrest so they can nudge us into a civil war. Invoking the Insurrection Act is the lesser of evils. Letting the left control actions is a bad idea.
When in the Air Force we were encouraged to ignore "rumors and propaganda"...a subtle hint to only believe fact based information. Wonder if they still do that? Because it introduces a healthy dose of scepticism into ones thinking process and it seems to me scepticism is the best way to combat this psycho intrusion by the USG
I've been accused of being a 'negative' thinker because I DO question so much. That's how easily/badly this nudging can produce 'mass thinkers'. D D is right (in my eyes), skepticism is in the eye of the beholder. It's becoming increasingly difficult to weigh truth vs propaganda. A person really has to dig. Most don't. Seems most people's 'skepticism' is the majority vote.
All my work colleagues think I am utterly eccentric/wacky because I do not play along and question everything. I am one of the very few that did not follow the Covid guidelines and still working. I am really surprised I am still with the company but to be honest I will be happy to leave (retire), working with such sheeple is so very hard.
At one level, skepticism may be in the eye of the beholder,” but at another level it is absolutely essential to the process of critical thinking and recognition of the ways we are being manipulated. In my mind, it is now obvious that anything that comes from the government, the legacy media and NGOSs is unlikely to be accurate and unbiased.
Those of us who are accomplished analysts are very well aware of the "Nudge" process, because we would never become "accomplished analysts" unless we were COMPLETELY aware of it and thus capable of defending ourselves from being corrupted by it~! This really is an excellent article from Dr. Malone and well worth reading and fully understanding. In fact, if ALL Americans read this information and/or took a seminar that correctly revealed the "Nudge" process of brainwashing and the underhanded social engineering that it REALLY is, Americans would win the majority of their freedom and rights literally overnight~! It is very true that Obama was a total nightmare for America, however he was never Intelligent enough to have had anything to do with this "Nudge" attack upon Americans freedom of independent thought, so it would be important to look beyond him for those who are really pulling all of the strings. The Criminals of Humanity "elite" are the globalist dictators and powers even above their high-profile ranks~! I too question why Executive Order #13707 is STILL in effect, however knowledge of the "Nudge" tyranny is the key to defeating it for ALL Americans who have the Intellectual capacity to do so. President Trump and the white hats may be waiting to kill E.O. #13707 when enough Americans are ready and able to understand it, but the criminals in the established media will NEVER let it go because they are guilty of treason and crimes against humanity that they ALL used "Nudge" technology to achieve~! This kind of VERY powerful technological advantage over the unsuspecting low-mentality (unintelligent) sheep is an extremely addictive power that the criminals in our society will never give up, so I would be in favor of making it criminally illegal and worthy of a "death sentence" for all of those who engage in deploying it~! If attacks upon Americans freedom of thought are not the height of criminal behavior, then we shall have no rights remaining in due time~!
Lets not forget the effect of "subliminal" programming. T.V., radio, and all forms of audio have the capacity to subliminally influence our responses! It's been used for decades.
Excellent description of "nudge" psychology (never heard it called that). But "nudge" is part of a bigger system of manipulation.
Critical thinking is essential in a democratic society; it allows voters to make intelligent choices. But a person who has developed critical thinking skills is also less susceptible to being "nudged." It is therefore no accident that our current primary public education curriculum has been stripped of this item— teaching kids what to think, not how to think.
Lack of critical thinking ability manifests itself as (among other things) the inability to foresee the consequences of a given action, particularly if those consequences are long-term. Ever wonder how (it seems) half of American voters favor policies and politicians that would ultimately dismantle our nation and our way of life— but these same voters truly believe that it is the OTHER HALF that seeks to do so? I sometimes think there's an epidemic of mental illness in this country.
BUT if you don't watch the news from the msm, if you don't go onto social media, if you have learnt how to think critically, then the 'nudges' won't nudge you. On top of which should you happen to be a Christian who studies the word of God (the Bible) on a very regular basis, your mind will be filled with truth and not lies and you will be a lot harder to deceive.
It also helps if you live in a country whose language is so difficult that I have found at my great age it is impossible to learn, that helps too!
I got a g mail analysis the other day in gmail of an back and forth between my brother and I.
It told me what it thought I meant and then what he meant etc.
It just appeared and I had to search how I had to go into settings to turn off this new function I didn't sign up for or turn on.
Another one is now gmail wants to track all my orders from anywhere and I didn't ask for that.
It created a file that all of them are in. I think law enforcement when I see my purchases being tracked and organized. Just an easy way to scroll thru my phone in a traffic stop or on the street and they can know what I am up to.
I started using it as an email years ago and this unwanted intrusion into my private life is just that an unwanted intrusion.
I question how QR codes got up to speed so quickly and now in all kinds of adds and even on letter postage.
I question just how much info is hidden in that and how much gets changed and sent out when you click on one.
And how long before they can use something like the one like a kill switch for your car. Since congress had something the other day about a kill switch being built into your car.
Using google maps I noticed to was monitoring my speed according to the posted limit.
How long before that is used against me for a speeding ticket or will that just be automated and sent to me as bill to be paid.
In Gmail settings. Then I think it was all settings, and then there was two labeled Smart Compose. Those turned off the analysis for sure and I haven't seen the purchase thing anymore either.
Thanks William. I only use my gmail for the very rare occasion I sign into Ytube as it's required, they accept no other em - I can't hate them enough! If I have to watch something via Ytube, I do so as a "Guest". Can't give someone a like, but it's their fault, they've not switched yet to Rumble.
For those not de-googled yet - when you're in "Settings", turn off everything!
Every time you open anything with your gmail, your letting IN, Google.
Maybe some clothing saying "Have you been Nudged?" or "I'm a Nudge Resister" or "Ha, Ha, You Can't Nudge Me! Would that wake up some sleepy headed conformists? Something to Think About!!!??
Today, for the first time, all my emails from 'alternative' sources, like this and many more, have come with a spam warning. Another example of nudging. At least I can click "looks safe".
Ya gotta de-google.
I've been a satisfied customer of Protonmail for 4 years. Push all your old gmails to your protonmail account, and never look back. BRAVE is a good internet browser - set it to your default Browser in settings on any device.
Change all your account logons to your new protonmail. Anytime you enter a gmail, they've got you. Good tech updates are on CHD tv. Look for programs with Catherine Austin Fitts (of Solari Report), her tech guru drops in on occasion to give us tech info/warnings.
Get out of google. Tons of ads offering chrome. Run, run, run.
Yep, all that and you might want to consider getting out of microsoft/apple and into Linux too.
Hi OG52, Linux, Android cellphones too are Google owned, aren't they? Should we think of Linux and Android differently than we do on Google search, and Gmail? Thx. I ask as I'm currently considering cell options, Iphone vs Android. My current iphone died, and am now considering a blackberry style cell, perhaps a Unihertz Titan. Thanks, fellow Mstack friend!
Hi, LOH
First let me say I’m not a fancy educated computer expert, just a guy who got dragged into this world of computers not exactly by choice back in the early 90s and stopped being a fan of gates, apple and google back around the turn of the century. My opinion of all three has gone downhill from there ever since.
First: computers.
I do not believe Linux and google are related at all. Some may have that impression because some software, your Brave (Firefox too) browser is an example, started out life as google chrome. Since a lot of google’s stuff is open source some enterprising Linux programmers took it apart and “de-googled” it, basically took out google’s spyware, and offer it up now as the Brave browser. Brave also offers a search engine that is IMHO pretty much as good as google without the spyware issues. It’s the default in my computer.
I’m currently running a Linux kernel with a Zorin O/S in my laptop
Phones:
I do not own a smart phone, just a flip phone that isn’t connected to the internet but if I was going to I would consider going to these guys, https://abovephone.com/grapheneos/ and getting their de-googled, privacy oriented phone. It looks to me like it’s probably no more and maybe less expensive than apple’s equipment.
Also, I stumbled onto some folks that call themselves Privacy Academy a couple years ago. Bought my latest laptop through them loaded with the O/S and programs I mentioned above.
https://privacyacademy.com/
I’m not affiliated with these folks in any way other than being a member of their group.
I hope this wasn't a complete waste of your time :)
Dang, those sites are interesting. Looks like there is a free "course" in a day or so, via Privacy Academy. I will try to listen to it. Link is here - https://privacyacademy.com/evergreenwebinar
I wish abovephone had a smaller version. Small cells need to become a trend! A small screen helps folks to NOT use their cells all day, every day! This is why flips and blackberry-like cells are now popular (youngers are talking this way - I've been talking to techies at stores, and reading comments to these new products- they Realize they are addicted to the cell and Want to stop, so are looking for small, simpler cells). BUT for me, I'm pulling the trigger on the last small Iphone by Apple, the SE 2024. My now dead SE lasted 8 yrs, prob why they're no longer making it. - Apple is hoping the new small cell trend ends, I'm sure.
Thanks, my DocM stack friend.
....get a "dumb phone"...and you'll bee glad you did!
I REALLY want to go back to a dumb phone, there are some really cool ones now too - Unihertz Titan and such. I was a late-comer to a smartphone. But my several 30yo-ish offspring, and also, my same aged family too, have 'about had it', with this Rebel. It's a pick your battles thing. I don't hold my tongue when prepped to do so, don't do social media, or group texting; I'm always annoying them all. (I'm switching from Verizon to using Patriot Mobile - so at least I'm switching my cell $$ to good people.)
You know what Dr
Malone thinks of Catherine A. Fitts...
Me too!!! Just changed all of my Substack subscriptions from gmail to startmail.
Thanks for saying Startmail - looking into it now.
No such warning in Hotmail (Outlook) which is related to Microsoft, I believe. Of course, I usually open on my desktop using Duck Duck Go rather than Microsoft Edge. Hmmm.
Mine too! WTF?
No need to click at all. Don't participate. It is conditioning to get users used to first reading their opinion, before our reading the actual email content.
Recept warning
Not allowed to reply?
I have Gmail but don't use it. AOL and BasicISP didn't warn me.
Yes, I saw this. In Gmail.
The use of tactics to persuade decisions has always been in place. If a person isn't drawn to understanding their psyche and others in return, the uneducated won't see the writing on the wall. When I am faced with what I perceive as inaccurate information, esp. emotional/mental, I start resourcing information about the topic to assist me in understanding the dynamic. Most people get uncomfortable (maybe) and read the newspaper and T.V. at the same time...or eat, drink to an excess, sexual release, or any number of unhealthy choices. I read these pieces of pertinent information from you and others, because of my "wanting to know how I and others tick". Thank you for the opportunity to learn!
I am the same way and I am usually always saying "What are they up to?" and start digging using tools like DuckDuckGo. I totally distrust Microsoft and Google.
I also use the ton of books I have on Spiritual and psychological approaches, when my questioning is personal.
I go with the simple philosophy of, if the Gov says We the People will benefit, it’s always, they mean Gov will benefit, not We the People.
One of the things I do is pray and listen and usually I know what is right and what is wrong. An inner voice I totally trust.
That was what I did; ask and listen inside, about the jab. I was "told" to wait. As I waited I found Dr. Malone and a few other truth tellers.
Indeed. I find my gut/horse sense (or maybe it's a "nudge" from God) is rarely far off the mark.
I initially came into all this from a sociological point of view. I saw all the wars, the violence, the terrorism (1960s and 70s) and wondered what was behind it. I had personal concerns, but they were all secondary. I consider myself lucky to have discovered a thinker who can take both (or all) of these concerns into account.
Very interesting Dr. Malone. I don't think people are equally subject to these attempts at manipulation. Without critical thinking skills an individual is toast. With critical thinking skills, particularly if enhanced by lateral thinking skills, you've got a fighting chance. Regardless, making people aware of what is being attempted is a necessary first step to fighting back.
I have studied behavior analysis and believe that the scientific study of behavior is very powerful. While simple in it's principles it is much more complicated in analysis. An intelligent person can understand and manage behavior in people (all animals actually) and the more that the person understands the complexity of the contingencies the more effective at managing behavioral outcomes. A fear of mine has been the rise in artificial intelligence and the use of it in behavior management. I suspect it could lead to an invisible tyranny almost impossible to defend against.
Could?
Yes, probably already happening.
Probably?
“Propaganda” - Edward Bernays 1928
“…laid the foundation of modern public relations and defined common techniques to manipulate popular opinion. Hill understood that any traditional campaign would fail to sway society, which perceived advertising as little more than corporate propaganda. Effective public relations required comprehensive off-stage management of the media. At its best, it left no fingerprints.”
“…he (Bernays) leveraged the hidden irrational forces inside human beings based on the book by his uncle Sigmund Freud; he wanted to make money manipulating the unconscious; you have to look at things that play to peoples irrational emotions; shift America from a needs to a desire country; train the public to desire something new before the old has been entirely consumed; man's desires must overshadow his needs; you don't buy things to express your needs, you buy things to express the inner sense of yourself to others; banks created department stores to propagandize products for profit “ - The Century of the Self documentary
AI is taking this to another level.
Bernays: “The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country.”
Good God, that was 100 years ago! I feel like a lab rat peering out over the maze.
He picked up where Roman Emperor Augustus left off. Nothing new under the sun. Wait..except AI maybe.
Oh? Briefly, what did he do? I'll look into it. Thanks in advance.
This concept of "managing behavioral outcomes" concerns me. Is the emphasis here on personal (internally generated) management, or population (externally generated) management?
"The concept emerged from behavioral economics—popularized by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein’s Nudge (2008)—which argued that human decision‑making is heavily shaped by context, defaults, and emotional triggers rather than rational calculation."
Fun fact: Sunstein is married to former USAID administrator Samantha Power, whose talent for deception strikes me as exceptional.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkfaXm56mdU
It’s almost like a former CIA operative would be truthful about being a moderate in order to be elected Governor. Then, on day one support policies only a Marxist would support.
It actually started much earlier, though (I fear Wikipedia is my resource on this matter).
For instance, Gregory Bateson (English born polymath who eventually became a U.S. citizen), was interested in how cybernetics intersected with behavioral science. "Bateson served in the OSS during World War II along with dozens of other anthropologists."
Moderna failed vaccine trails are my fault??? It’s like the guy who blames his wife for the fact he has to hit her. Good lord.
Greetings from Michigan's Thumb Coast, where it is very very cold. Our dog, a hunting breed who uses her nose to wander about, now runs out to do what needs to be done, then dashes back in. That is cold. As to the current topic, first a resounding cheer to Dr. Jill and Dr. Robert for continuing to pursue their illumination of topics that others refuse to address. Shining light into dark places dismantles fear and - at the very least - outlines what lurks in darkness. At the age of 54 (long ago and far away) - I completed my undergraduate degree at a small liberal arts college. The ratio of students to professors a small number - about 10 to 1. The intent of the school was to teach beyond subject matter and foster critical thinking! Each course concluded with a 1 to 1 interview an hour long, following the submission of an original paper which was defended during the interview! Decades later, the multiple exercises of critical thinking are still paying dividends! There is no doubt in my mind that my signing on to Dr. Malone's Substack - and those of several others who refuse to be silent - as well as the titles of books I order are tracked by data collectors. AMEN! Until my light fades, I will continue to listen, discuss, read, and draw my self- formed conclusions and speak of my thoughts, findings, and opinions - if any! Rath De Ort!
I love your blessings!
-1F right now with a high or 3F. We'll hit 11F tomorrow.
Why do people follow narratives that are "unthinkable" or make no sense to the rest of us?
For some folks they flip the usual statement of "Why would I do that?" to "Why wouldn't I do that?
Drugs and use of same in ridiculous quantities and combinations is a popular flip. A normal person uses drugs when absolutely required. The "other" people, those that say "Why not?" think we are the stupid ones.
For others the alternative, such as voting for or supporting Pres. Trump, is so repulsive that they will embrace ANYTHING that is the opposite of Trump. No matter how bizarre or outlandish.
The situation in MN is a great example. The bad actors were acting BADLY well before ICE showed up. Who in their right mind wants criminals living in the neighborhood if said criminals can be easily removed and deported? But somehow the MSM, Walz, Frey , etc., have convinced (or at least enlisted) a large segment of the population to echo that ICE and Police are the problem? Billions in fraud are OK? Some how taking over an airport in subzero cold is a good idea? Thinking there would be zero consequences for running over cops? Don Lemon not getting arrested and his co-defendants being released by a libtard judge? Go interrupt mosque and see what happens!
The Insurrection Act is close. Our psychotic overlords and their minions on the left WANT massive civil unrest so they can nudge us into a civil war. Invoking the Insurrection Act is the lesser of evils. Letting the left control actions is a bad idea.
Glenn Beck put it this way; “first they nudge, then they shove, then they shoot.”
When in the Air Force we were encouraged to ignore "rumors and propaganda"...a subtle hint to only believe fact based information. Wonder if they still do that? Because it introduces a healthy dose of scepticism into ones thinking process and it seems to me scepticism is the best way to combat this psycho intrusion by the USG
I've been accused of being a 'negative' thinker because I DO question so much. That's how easily/badly this nudging can produce 'mass thinkers'. D D is right (in my eyes), skepticism is in the eye of the beholder. It's becoming increasingly difficult to weigh truth vs propaganda. A person really has to dig. Most don't. Seems most people's 'skepticism' is the majority vote.
All my work colleagues think I am utterly eccentric/wacky because I do not play along and question everything. I am one of the very few that did not follow the Covid guidelines and still working. I am really surprised I am still with the company but to be honest I will be happy to leave (retire), working with such sheeple is so very hard.
Been there, done that! Not on my recommended bucket list.
At one level, skepticism may be in the eye of the beholder,” but at another level it is absolutely essential to the process of critical thinking and recognition of the ways we are being manipulated. In my mind, it is now obvious that anything that comes from the government, the legacy media and NGOSs is unlikely to be accurate and unbiased.
True that!
Can't disagree. WE know all that, but...maybe the correct terminology is "skepticism with a healthy dose of very strong investigational digging"
The sad reality is it seems always in hindsight we get the most reliable signal of truth.
I know people who are skeptical of all the wrong actions. Skepticism doesn't lead to wisdom, in my experience, Micheal.
Guess we have to disagree....again.
You don't know people who are skeptical of known truths, defined by data?
Those of us who are accomplished analysts are very well aware of the "Nudge" process, because we would never become "accomplished analysts" unless we were COMPLETELY aware of it and thus capable of defending ourselves from being corrupted by it~! This really is an excellent article from Dr. Malone and well worth reading and fully understanding. In fact, if ALL Americans read this information and/or took a seminar that correctly revealed the "Nudge" process of brainwashing and the underhanded social engineering that it REALLY is, Americans would win the majority of their freedom and rights literally overnight~! It is very true that Obama was a total nightmare for America, however he was never Intelligent enough to have had anything to do with this "Nudge" attack upon Americans freedom of independent thought, so it would be important to look beyond him for those who are really pulling all of the strings. The Criminals of Humanity "elite" are the globalist dictators and powers even above their high-profile ranks~! I too question why Executive Order #13707 is STILL in effect, however knowledge of the "Nudge" tyranny is the key to defeating it for ALL Americans who have the Intellectual capacity to do so. President Trump and the white hats may be waiting to kill E.O. #13707 when enough Americans are ready and able to understand it, but the criminals in the established media will NEVER let it go because they are guilty of treason and crimes against humanity that they ALL used "Nudge" technology to achieve~! This kind of VERY powerful technological advantage over the unsuspecting low-mentality (unintelligent) sheep is an extremely addictive power that the criminals in our society will never give up, so I would be in favor of making it criminally illegal and worthy of a "death sentence" for all of those who engage in deploying it~! If attacks upon Americans freedom of thought are not the height of criminal behavior, then we shall have no rights remaining in due time~!
Sincerely, Mike
Lets not forget the effect of "subliminal" programming. T.V., radio, and all forms of audio have the capacity to subliminally influence our responses! It's been used for decades.
The BBC are masters of Nudge
I bought and used "subliminal tapes" to play at night while my son was sleeping , to influence his response to certain life situations!
Did it work? I tried subliminal stop smoking tapes years and years ago and all it did was cause me smoke even more.
Excellent description of "nudge" psychology (never heard it called that). But "nudge" is part of a bigger system of manipulation.
Critical thinking is essential in a democratic society; it allows voters to make intelligent choices. But a person who has developed critical thinking skills is also less susceptible to being "nudged." It is therefore no accident that our current primary public education curriculum has been stripped of this item— teaching kids what to think, not how to think.
Lack of critical thinking ability manifests itself as (among other things) the inability to foresee the consequences of a given action, particularly if those consequences are long-term. Ever wonder how (it seems) half of American voters favor policies and politicians that would ultimately dismantle our nation and our way of life— but these same voters truly believe that it is the OTHER HALF that seeks to do so? I sometimes think there's an epidemic of mental illness in this country.
An epidemic of lack of critical thinking skills thus herds of sheeple I do believe.
BUT if you don't watch the news from the msm, if you don't go onto social media, if you have learnt how to think critically, then the 'nudges' won't nudge you. On top of which should you happen to be a Christian who studies the word of God (the Bible) on a very regular basis, your mind will be filled with truth and not lies and you will be a lot harder to deceive.
It also helps if you live in a country whose language is so difficult that I have found at my great age it is impossible to learn, that helps too!
I got a g mail analysis the other day in gmail of an back and forth between my brother and I.
It told me what it thought I meant and then what he meant etc.
It just appeared and I had to search how I had to go into settings to turn off this new function I didn't sign up for or turn on.
Another one is now gmail wants to track all my orders from anywhere and I didn't ask for that.
It created a file that all of them are in. I think law enforcement when I see my purchases being tracked and organized. Just an easy way to scroll thru my phone in a traffic stop or on the street and they can know what I am up to.
I started using it as an email years ago and this unwanted intrusion into my private life is just that an unwanted intrusion.
I question how QR codes got up to speed so quickly and now in all kinds of adds and even on letter postage.
I question just how much info is hidden in that and how much gets changed and sent out when you click on one.
And how long before they can use something like the one like a kill switch for your car. Since congress had something the other day about a kill switch being built into your car.
Using google maps I noticed to was monitoring my speed according to the posted limit.
How long before that is used against me for a speeding ticket or will that just be automated and sent to me as bill to be paid.
End of my rant,
Bill
William, where do you go to turn off those analysis/summaries, and the purchases settings?
In Gmail settings. Then I think it was all settings, and then there was two labeled Smart Compose. Those turned off the analysis for sure and I haven't seen the purchase thing anymore either.
Thanks William. I only use my gmail for the very rare occasion I sign into Ytube as it's required, they accept no other em - I can't hate them enough! If I have to watch something via Ytube, I do so as a "Guest". Can't give someone a like, but it's their fault, they've not switched yet to Rumble.
For those not de-googled yet - when you're in "Settings", turn off everything!
Every time you open anything with your gmail, your letting IN, Google.
Maybe some clothing saying "Have you been Nudged?" or "I'm a Nudge Resister" or "Ha, Ha, You Can't Nudge Me! Would that wake up some sleepy headed conformists? Something to Think About!!!??
Look what I found...
https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse1.mm.bing.net%2Fth%2Fid%2FOIP.XNKXFHkB_M2awwh3lYK05gHaHa%3Fpid%3DApi&f=1&ipt=22fa4a1b4f3c6e224496a77644be83e2622b845b4ffdb76a24d5e8d79a05675d&ipo=images
Even better...
https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Anti-Nudge-by-Mark-Ewbie/93507406.IJ6L0
Only the Un-nudged would understand LOL
But some might get curious enough to look into the whys and wherefores. Everyone counts in the battle for right reform.
Maybe but I am doubtful but then again I do admit a bit of a negative attitude towards the sheeple. A fault of mine to be sure.