You’ve Been Trumped: The Perils of Sociological Propaganda
Mark 3:25 – And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand”.…
Browsing: Politics and Elections
Establishment Fibs & Fears
More difficult to discern are those mistruths that are fed from positions of power. Even…
The Astroturf Wars: Fighting For Your Opinion
The Brits are doing it. The Americans want to do it. Everyone says the Russians…
How Fear & Conflict Manipulate You
Fear and conflict are effective behavioural drivers. Conflict increases leader approval ratings, while fear drives…
Putin’s Potential for a Digital Personality Cult
The internet has changed many things including the concept and practice of “cult of personality.”…
5 Ways Political Candidates Influence Your Perception
Election campaigns are a lot like advertising or propaganda – they all aim to make us…
How Propaganda Persuades You & 5 Things You Can Do About It
In a bid to curtail the pollution of my social feeds from hoaxes, slanted messages,…
5 Reasons Sane People Don’t Run For Office
The state of Canadian politics has hit an all-time low. From disgraced Senators to #AskJustin…
The Party is Over
Cliques and direct democracy don’t go together, if for no other reason than a question of allegiance.