“Here’s how Goebbels implemented this:
- Multi-Channel Saturation: Goebbels utilized every available medium to spread Nazi propaganda: newspapers, radio, film, posters, public speeches, even art and literature. This ensured the message was inescapable, constantly reinforcing the desired narrative.
- Repetition and Simplicity: Key slogans and ideas were repeated endlessly, simplifying complex issues into easily digestible, emotionally charged messages. This constant repetition aimed to embed these ideas in the public consciousness, making them seem like unquestionable truths.
- Control of Information: Goebbels tightly controlled the flow of information, suppressing dissenting voices and alternative perspectives. This created an echo chamber where only the Nazi narrative was heard, making it difficult for people to form their own opinions.
- Emotional Manipulation: Goebbels masterfully exploited emotions like fear, anger, and national pride to sway public opinion. He created external enemies (Jews, communists, etc.) to unite the population against a common threat and presented Hitler as a powerful savior figure.
- Censorship and Suppression: Any form of dissent or criticism was ruthlessly suppressed. This created an atmosphere of fear, discouraging critical thinking and independent thought.
By employing these tactics simultaneously, Goebbels aimed to overload the cognitive capacity of the German people, making them more susceptible to manipulation and less likely to resist the Nazi regime. This aligns with the concept you described, where an overwhelming flood of manipulations hinders critical thinking and resistance” – Gemini AI advanced version 1.5
Of course Allen Dulles the first director of the CIA in 1953 installed many disciples of Goebbels into the CIA, that were brought over
due to Operation Paperclip which began in August of 1945.
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I see these tactics EVERYWHERE.
Kevin Cann
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1/28/2025