Just to demonstrate how pervasive, and effective the thought control is, you commented on China’s "Three Warfares Doctrine", something I did a search for evidence that it existed and could find none.
Voters Aren’t Stupid—They’re Outsmarted (and How to Fix It)
The Holocaust looms as a stark reminder of humanity’s capacity for horror, often tied to modern debates about Israel and moral responsibility. Yet when voters fail to respond—or worse, act against their own interests—are they simply dumb? No. They’re ensnared by a highly intelligent elite wielding sophisticated manipulation, exploiting human psychology and survival instincts to serve a handful of oligarchs at the expense of the many. The fix isn’t in scolding voters—it’s in dismantling the system that outsmarts them with transparency and accountability rooted in human nature.
This isn’t voter ignorance; it’s calculated deception. A well-funded machine pumps out lies, preying on existential needs—the scramble to survive, the lure of short-term relief. Hamburg’s SPD win rode a flimsy narrative; Merkel flipped promises to cling to power, knowingly trading Germany’s future for her own, a tactic echoed by Ursula von der Leyen. These moves aren’t flukes—they’re the work of a minority thriving on voters’ warped perceptions, built from false facts. The elite know people will grab quick fixes—tax cuts, empty slogans—despite the disaster ahead, like addicts chasing a hit. In the U.S., monopolies like Google and Amazon warp democracy and capitalism, unchecked because laws like Glass-Steagall languish. Voters aren’t dim; they’re blinded by design.
History warns us: the Holocaust fed on apathy, but today’s apathy is engineered. The current system proves crime pays—politicians face no real cost for self-serving betrayal. Merkel and her ilk prosper while the many suffer, a predictable outcome when laws don’t bite. But human psychology isn’t a flaw to lament; it’s a fact to harness. People act in their own interest—always will. The solution? Make crime unprofitable for politicians, not through naive morality, but by aligning their self-interest with the public’s good.
Here’s how: Build a bulletproof system of transparency and accountability. Deploy tools—real-time public financial disclosures, mandatory voting records, and AI-driven audits—to expose every move. Tie this to civil and criminal law: hold politicians individually liable for corruption or deliberate harm, with penalties that sting—fines, jail, bans from office. No more slaps on the wrist. When crime doesn’t pay, behavior shifts—not from virtue, but survival. Ludwig Erhard’s “Soziale Marktwirtschaft” in Germany aimed for this: reward top performers while safeguarding the many, a human-centric balance. Singapore refines it today, blending meritocracy with strict oversight—elites prosper only when the system thrives for all, not a few.
This isn’t socialism; it’s psychology-driven governance. Transparency kills the shadows where monopolies and autocracy breed, while accountability forces the powerful to serve broadly or lose everything. The top dog still earns more—fair enough—but not by crushing the pack. Voters, meanwhile, get clarity, not propaganda. The Holocaust thrived on silence; today’s crises thrive on deceit. Unmasking manipulators isn’t enough—rig the game so self-interest serves the many, not the oligarchs. That’s the duty: not just to history, but to the outsmarted, who deserve a system as cunning as their foes.
💯but I would add there have been many genocides. Perhaps the holocaust resonates so powerfully in the West because unlike previous (and current) genocides the victims were white and European?
Ihre Interviews sind wertvoll, doch die entscheidende Frage bleibt: Geht es nur um Transparenz – oder auch um echte Veränderung?
Transparenzmachung allein reicht m. E. nicht aus, denn das Gegennarrativ – eine perfekt orchestrierte Propagandamaschinerie – sorgt für gezielte Wählerverwirrung. Das Resultat sind fatale Wahlentscheidungen, wie aktuell in Deutschland zu beobachten. Ein strategisch effektiverer Ansatz wäre daher, wie Mike Benz und Elon Musk, die Finanzströme zu verfolgen. Denn politische Macht basiert nicht auf Argumenten, sondern auf Geldflüssen. Der Nachweis, dass Politiker wie Ursula von der Leyen nie im Bürgerinteresse handeln, sondern ausschließlich für ihre eigene Karriere und die korrupten Eliten, ist entscheidend. Nur wenn ihre direkte Verantwortung für Volksverrat oder anderer Verfehlungen offengelegt wird, können Wähler informierte Entscheidungen treffen.
Das politische Geschehen zeigt dies fast grotesk: Ein Friedrich Merz scheint bereit, jedes „Tafelsilber“ zu verkaufen – Hauptsache, er wird einmal in seinem Leben Kanzler. Transparenz und Kritik allein reichen nicht aus; es braucht rechtsrelevante Beweise, die Konsequenzen für Einzelpersonen nach sich ziehen – wie einst bei Nixon und jetzt in Amerika, wo nicht nur allgemein AIPAC Zahlungen hinterfragt werden, sondern deren direkte Zahlungen an konkrete Personen. Heuchler wie E Warren und selbst B Sanders oder bekannter N Pelosi werden nach deren Großvermögen und dessen Entstehen hinterfragt, so das Abhängigkeitsverhältnisse und Korruption rechtliche Relevanz und Strafverfolgung nach sich ziehen. Dies gilt natürlich für alle Gruppen, die Macht ausüben.
Die derzeitig geplante massive EU- Verschuldung zur Aufrüstung ist ein weiteres Beispiel: Offiziell geht es um Sicherheit, in Wahrheit aber um die Aufrechterhaltung eines korrupten Systems. Nachdem Elon Musk zentrale Geldquellen versiegen ließ, sucht der EU-„Deep State“ verzweifelt nach Ersatz, um seine Geldwaschmaschine und Propaganda weiter zu betreiben. Ihr Machterhalt hängt an öffentlichen Geldern, die sie für sich selbst nutzen – auf Kosten und oft bei extentiellem Schaden der Bürger.
Since 2020, NATO has been advancing a new form of psychological warfare: so-called "Cognitive Warfare," which the alliance itself describes as the "most advanced form of manipulation." This strategy directly targets the psyche of individuals, aiming to "hack" the human mind like a computer. Propaganda researcher Jonas Tögel explores the background and evolution of Cognitive Warfare, tracing its roots from the beginnings of modern war propaganda a century ago, through the militarization of neuroscience, to future technologies such as nano-robots or neuroweapons. He also reveals that this "war of thoughts" is already underway today, often unnoticed, through so-called "soft-power techniques."
We're all pretty clued in to the lies from MSM, but are less vigilant with purposefully targeted social media. I've watched the 'covid' dissent being targeted with climate crisis denial, smearing of environmentalism and now that the anti-war alt media is awash with the false claim that Trump is in an alliance with Putin and that the UK and EU must fight both him and Russia, when clearly we are being used as proxies by Hegseth.
It's even easier for the AI to manipulate us when we're busy congratulating ourselves on having seen through the manipulation.
Forgive me for honing in on just a small point in a robust piece...but that was such an eyeball-spinner I had to go look up the etymology of "authentic" for what I predicted would be additional googly-eyeness.
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> authentic (adj.)
> mid-14c., autentik, "authoritative, duly authorized" (a sense now obsolete), from Old French autentique "authentic; canonical" (13c., Modern French authentique) and directly from Medieval Latin authenticus, from Greek authentikos "original, genuine, principal," from authentēs "one acting on one's own authority," from autos "self" (see auto-) + hentēs "doer, being" (from PIE root *sene- (2) "to accomplish, achieve"). The sense of "real, entitled to acceptance as factual" is recorded from mid-14c.
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AH! There it is, last sentence. "Entitled to acceptance as factual."
Apropos of the goals of cognitive warfare, we feel obliged to credit Vladislav Surkov to some extent with the ‘destabilised perception’ strategy that worked so well keeping Putin in power. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladislav_Surkov
Just to demonstrate how pervasive, and effective the thought control is, you commented on China’s "Three Warfares Doctrine", something I did a search for evidence that it existed and could find none.
Voters Aren’t Stupid—They’re Outsmarted (and How to Fix It)
The Holocaust looms as a stark reminder of humanity’s capacity for horror, often tied to modern debates about Israel and moral responsibility. Yet when voters fail to respond—or worse, act against their own interests—are they simply dumb? No. They’re ensnared by a highly intelligent elite wielding sophisticated manipulation, exploiting human psychology and survival instincts to serve a handful of oligarchs at the expense of the many. The fix isn’t in scolding voters—it’s in dismantling the system that outsmarts them with transparency and accountability rooted in human nature.
This isn’t voter ignorance; it’s calculated deception. A well-funded machine pumps out lies, preying on existential needs—the scramble to survive, the lure of short-term relief. Hamburg’s SPD win rode a flimsy narrative; Merkel flipped promises to cling to power, knowingly trading Germany’s future for her own, a tactic echoed by Ursula von der Leyen. These moves aren’t flukes—they’re the work of a minority thriving on voters’ warped perceptions, built from false facts. The elite know people will grab quick fixes—tax cuts, empty slogans—despite the disaster ahead, like addicts chasing a hit. In the U.S., monopolies like Google and Amazon warp democracy and capitalism, unchecked because laws like Glass-Steagall languish. Voters aren’t dim; they’re blinded by design.
History warns us: the Holocaust fed on apathy, but today’s apathy is engineered. The current system proves crime pays—politicians face no real cost for self-serving betrayal. Merkel and her ilk prosper while the many suffer, a predictable outcome when laws don’t bite. But human psychology isn’t a flaw to lament; it’s a fact to harness. People act in their own interest—always will. The solution? Make crime unprofitable for politicians, not through naive morality, but by aligning their self-interest with the public’s good.
Here’s how: Build a bulletproof system of transparency and accountability. Deploy tools—real-time public financial disclosures, mandatory voting records, and AI-driven audits—to expose every move. Tie this to civil and criminal law: hold politicians individually liable for corruption or deliberate harm, with penalties that sting—fines, jail, bans from office. No more slaps on the wrist. When crime doesn’t pay, behavior shifts—not from virtue, but survival. Ludwig Erhard’s “Soziale Marktwirtschaft” in Germany aimed for this: reward top performers while safeguarding the many, a human-centric balance. Singapore refines it today, blending meritocracy with strict oversight—elites prosper only when the system thrives for all, not a few.
This isn’t socialism; it’s psychology-driven governance. Transparency kills the shadows where monopolies and autocracy breed, while accountability forces the powerful to serve broadly or lose everything. The top dog still earns more—fair enough—but not by crushing the pack. Voters, meanwhile, get clarity, not propaganda. The Holocaust thrived on silence; today’s crises thrive on deceit. Unmasking manipulators isn’t enough—rig the game so self-interest serves the many, not the oligarchs. That’s the duty: not just to history, but to the outsmarted, who deserve a system as cunning as their foes.
💯but I would add there have been many genocides. Perhaps the holocaust resonates so powerfully in the West because unlike previous (and current) genocides the victims were white and European?
Ihre Interviews sind wertvoll, doch die entscheidende Frage bleibt: Geht es nur um Transparenz – oder auch um echte Veränderung?
Transparenzmachung allein reicht m. E. nicht aus, denn das Gegennarrativ – eine perfekt orchestrierte Propagandamaschinerie – sorgt für gezielte Wählerverwirrung. Das Resultat sind fatale Wahlentscheidungen, wie aktuell in Deutschland zu beobachten. Ein strategisch effektiverer Ansatz wäre daher, wie Mike Benz und Elon Musk, die Finanzströme zu verfolgen. Denn politische Macht basiert nicht auf Argumenten, sondern auf Geldflüssen. Der Nachweis, dass Politiker wie Ursula von der Leyen nie im Bürgerinteresse handeln, sondern ausschließlich für ihre eigene Karriere und die korrupten Eliten, ist entscheidend. Nur wenn ihre direkte Verantwortung für Volksverrat oder anderer Verfehlungen offengelegt wird, können Wähler informierte Entscheidungen treffen.
Das politische Geschehen zeigt dies fast grotesk: Ein Friedrich Merz scheint bereit, jedes „Tafelsilber“ zu verkaufen – Hauptsache, er wird einmal in seinem Leben Kanzler. Transparenz und Kritik allein reichen nicht aus; es braucht rechtsrelevante Beweise, die Konsequenzen für Einzelpersonen nach sich ziehen – wie einst bei Nixon und jetzt in Amerika, wo nicht nur allgemein AIPAC Zahlungen hinterfragt werden, sondern deren direkte Zahlungen an konkrete Personen. Heuchler wie E Warren und selbst B Sanders oder bekannter N Pelosi werden nach deren Großvermögen und dessen Entstehen hinterfragt, so das Abhängigkeitsverhältnisse und Korruption rechtliche Relevanz und Strafverfolgung nach sich ziehen. Dies gilt natürlich für alle Gruppen, die Macht ausüben.
Die derzeitig geplante massive EU- Verschuldung zur Aufrüstung ist ein weiteres Beispiel: Offiziell geht es um Sicherheit, in Wahrheit aber um die Aufrechterhaltung eines korrupten Systems. Nachdem Elon Musk zentrale Geldquellen versiegen ließ, sucht der EU-„Deep State“ verzweifelt nach Ersatz, um seine Geldwaschmaschine und Propaganda weiter zu betreiben. Ihr Machterhalt hängt an öffentlichen Geldern, die sie für sich selbst nutzen – auf Kosten und oft bei extentiellem Schaden der Bürger.
Thank you. This is a Master's Thesis.
**Cognitive Warfare**
Since 2020, NATO has been advancing a new form of psychological warfare: so-called "Cognitive Warfare," which the alliance itself describes as the "most advanced form of manipulation." This strategy directly targets the psyche of individuals, aiming to "hack" the human mind like a computer. Propaganda researcher Jonas Tögel explores the background and evolution of Cognitive Warfare, tracing its roots from the beginnings of modern war propaganda a century ago, through the militarization of neuroscience, to future technologies such as nano-robots or neuroweapons. He also reveals that this "war of thoughts" is already underway today, often unnoticed, through so-called "soft-power techniques."
Translated from German with DeepSeek
Book by Westend Verlag, Author :
https://www.jonastoegel.de/
We're all pretty clued in to the lies from MSM, but are less vigilant with purposefully targeted social media. I've watched the 'covid' dissent being targeted with climate crisis denial, smearing of environmentalism and now that the anti-war alt media is awash with the false claim that Trump is in an alliance with Putin and that the UK and EU must fight both him and Russia, when clearly we are being used as proxies by Hegseth.
It's even easier for the AI to manipulate us when we're busy congratulating ourselves on having seen through the manipulation.
There is no room for daylight between Hegseth and EU Commission /European elites.
The EU is accepting its new role as a proxy against Russia as demanded by Hegseth.
A role that since 2014 was given to the Ukrainians, and that they cannot cope with any longer on the battleground.
Only one month after Hegseth's speech the EU Commission published its 'ReArm Europe 2023' Plan.
read:
Opening Remarks by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered)
Feb. 12, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
Brussels, Belgium
https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/4064113/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-at-ukraine-defense-contact/
> violating our rules against inauthenticity
Quoth the robot that runs on algos.
Forgive me for honing in on just a small point in a robust piece...but that was such an eyeball-spinner I had to go look up the etymology of "authentic" for what I predicted would be additional googly-eyeness.
~~~~~
> authentic (adj.)
> mid-14c., autentik, "authoritative, duly authorized" (a sense now obsolete), from Old French autentique "authentic; canonical" (13c., Modern French authentique) and directly from Medieval Latin authenticus, from Greek authentikos "original, genuine, principal," from authentēs "one acting on one's own authority," from autos "self" (see auto-) + hentēs "doer, being" (from PIE root *sene- (2) "to accomplish, achieve"). The sense of "real, entitled to acceptance as factual" is recorded from mid-14c.
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AH! There it is, last sentence. "Entitled to acceptance as factual."
Well aware of this fact. All marketing is propaganda and we're surrounded by it 24/7/365.
Apropos of the goals of cognitive warfare, we feel obliged to credit Vladislav Surkov to some extent with the ‘destabilised perception’ strategy that worked so well keeping Putin in power. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladislav_Surkov