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>Nevertheless, the attitude-change techniques used by so-called “brainwashers” are no different than standard persuasive methods identified by social psychologi
by BrainVirus 4y ago
>Nevertheless, the attitude-change techniques used by so-called “brainwashers” are no different than standard persuasive methods identified by social psychologists, such as encouraging commitment to goals, manufacturing source credibility, forging an illusion of group consensus, and vivid testimonials
Ok, let me get this straight. You openly admit that brainwashing techniques are now routinely and knowingly used in "casual" settings, but you want me to stop using the term, because it's so routine and because it never was never long-term effective. Faulty reasoning at best, manipulative bullshit at worst.
- raxxorraxor 4y agoI think in most cases the argument of precision is warranted, but this might indeed be a bit much. Especially since psychology and clinical psychology needs accountability and the author used the weakest meaning of brain washing, a term quite precise for the worst deeds of the profession.
- chairhairair 4y agoIn my experience if someone uses the term “brainwashing” they are not trying to have a real conversation, they are trying to avoid any nuanced conversation actually.
- P_I_Staker 4y agoWelcome to psychiatry, these people are master manipulators and scumbags.