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https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brainwashing https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brainwashing: brainwashing - noun 1. a forcibl
by explaininjs 2y ago
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brainwashing https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brainwashing:
brainwashing - noun
1. a forcible indoctrination to induce someone to give up basic political, social, or religious beliefs and attitudes and to accept contrasting regimented ideas
2. persuasion by propaganda or salesmanship
- jklinger410 2y agoThe colloquial definition is 1, not as much 2, which is where the semantic bickering will come in. Most people do not view being "convinced" as brainwashing. They see brainwashing as a sub-conscious activity. They view being convinced as a conscious one. I think this definition is too broad myself.
- jampekka 2y agoModern advertising is very sub-conscious activity.
- jklinger410 2y agoWhen you talk about "modern advertising" I think you are referring to the large campaigns run by huge companies. There is a lot of lower level advertising that is very straightforward and honest.