I imagine we have simply developed a very refined understanding of how human understanding can be manipulated. These tools started as a means to control basic h

I imagine we have simply developed a very refined understanding of how human understanding can be manipulated. These tools started as a means to control basic human functions (and the ability to live in large groups) and then were refined for political & economic benefit in the post-war period. We're probably 'enjoying' a new wave of this development with persistent media and I imagine if the promises of AR/VR come to pass that we will see even more severe divisions between individuals/communities/countries understandings of what's "real".