> PS: What if the method is applied to something, which has some real substance? And not on something pointless like the phrase you cited. The word 'propaganda

> PS: What if the method is applied to something, which has some real substance? And not on something pointless like the phrase you cited. The word 'propaganda' has a negative connotation. But there is 'good' propaganda, or propaganda which is done for a good or valuable cause. A recent example would be pro-vaccine propaganda.