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==Critical Thinking, Self Assessment and Propaganda== | ==Critical Thinking, Self Assessment and Propaganda== | ||
[[Propaganda]] is directly related to [[Classical Conditioning]] mind control tactics that are used to psychologically and [[Emotional Manipulation|emotionally manipulate]] people. Therefore, it is important to be aware of these manipulation methods and ask ourselves what we know about propaganda messages. How is propaganda being used and what can we do to shield ourselves to prevent its destructive effects in our psyche and unconscious impulses? We should be able to better discern the difference between gaining knowledge through being educated and informed in matters, versus information that is being intentionally manipulated to influence an audience to spread a specific agenda, by manipulating people’s behavior without them even realizing it. | [[Propaganda]] is directly related to [[Classical Conditioning]] mind control tactics that are used to psychologically and [[Emotional Manipulation|emotionally manipulate]] people. Therefore, it is important to be aware of these manipulation methods rampant in current society and ask ourselves what we know about propaganda messages. How is propaganda being used and what can we do to shield ourselves to prevent its destructive effects in our psyche and unconscious impulses? We should be able to better discern the difference between gaining knowledge through being educated and informed in matters, versus information that is being intentionally manipulated to influence an audience to spread a specific agenda, by manipulating people’s behavior without them even realizing it. And not taking what we’ve been told at face value by doing our own research and due diligence, combined with [[Critical Thinking]], common sense and deeper reflection during [[Meditation]]s, helps us to become more responsible in where we invest our time and energy. | ||
* [[Critical Thinking]] is inward-directed with the intent of maximizing the reasoning ability and [[Coherence]] of the thinker. | * [[Critical Thinking]] is inward-directed with the intent of maximizing the reasoning ability and [[Coherence]] of the thinker. | ||
* [[Self-Assessment]] is a critical step in improving [[Discernment]] and making self-corrections when you have gone out of balance – such as when you have been [[Mental Triggers|triggered]] and feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. | * [[Self-Assessment]] is a critical step in improving [[Discernment]] and making self-corrections when you have gone out of balance – such as when you have been [[Mental Triggers|triggered]] and feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. | ||
==Self Assessment Exercise== | ==Self Assessment Exercise== | ||