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> All advertising is (intended to be) mind control. It wants to get you to take an action you weren't previously inclined to take. That is one reason for adver
by kruczek 9y ago
> All advertising is (intended to be) mind control. It wants to get you to take an action you weren't previously inclined to take.
That is one reason for advertising, but not the only one. Advertising is also meant to simply notify people of the existence of a certain product. In that sense, it isn't supposed to force people to buy something they don't need, but it is supposed to make them choose advertised brand, once they need such product.
- smt88 9y agoIn your example, it's still modifying behavior to produce a specific result. It also introduces thoughts that may arise subconsciously, like thinking "Kleenex" when my nose is running. That fits the definition of "mind control", as I was using it. Your definition might differ from mine.