We easily succumb to manipulation
January 13, 2021
Editor:
The events on Wednesday, Jan. 6, just show how primitive our brain remains (in some, anyway) and how susceptible we are to manipulation (Qanon, Trump, religions).
I’m sure every Republican/Libertarian is proud of what went down Wednesday. Some might think it’s a laugh. I equate it with what religions have done throughout history – inciting their members to kill.
“Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” – Voltaire
These people are abusing the First Amendment, using it to $profit$.
According to the BBC, many of the fake news websit...
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