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"Every corner of the public psyche is canvassed by some of the most talented citizens to see if the desire for some merchandisable product can be cultivated."

by:	John Kenneth Galbraith (1908-2006) Canadian-born economist, Harvard professor
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Including theological socialism. -- Mike, Norwalk 1
The cultivation of ideas that drum up fear are the most profitable. Throw reason aside, just appeal to emotion. The public psyche is treated like a domesticated animal to be groomed and yoked. Most people do not realize how much psychological techniques are used in propaganda for 'opinion-making' -- most everything the common man believes about society has been cultivated in him, mostly to engender a 'duty' to obey his 'superiors' and to not resist theft of his property and labors for whatever reason. -- E Archer, NYC 1
The fellow appears to be glorifying trickery and scammers. His educational credentials are quite questionable, calling scammers talented is the examination qualities and abilities of a child. -- Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown

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