• @SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml
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    2110 months ago

    Well said. More attention should be given to the subconscious perception of important concepts. (Ok now I think about it this sounds quite 1984)

    • @Excrubulent@slrpnk.net
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      10 months ago

      1984 was partly about how consent is manufactured using language. It’s a reality that the powerful systems exploit every single day very effectively to drive us towards extinction so the lines keep going up.

      There’s nothing wrong with using those tools for good. Too many leftists are so concerned with the substance of the message that they forget how important the presentation is. I’m sure a lot of people think it shouldn’t be important, but because we’re social animals and not analytical engines of pure reason, it does matter.

      • @thanks_shakey_snake@lemmy.ca
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        510 months ago

        No no it’s fine it’s just that if we want people to behave and think in certain ways, we can shape that by controlling what language they have available to express certain fuck I’m doing it too, aren’t I?