The article says "mind clearing and reprogramming" is the sense we all usually think of, and that doesn't apply to advertising, even if it's totally dishonest l

The article says "mind clearing and reprogramming" is the sense we all usually think of, and that doesn't apply to advertising, even if it's totally dishonest like astroturfing. So although we could agree to call it brainwashing now we've established what we mean, in conversation with a general audience, we shouldn't, because that would be misleading. But anyway, it's been nice brainwashing with you today, I'm glad we had this opportunity to brainwash each other.