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canetoad

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6. I wish that were true

Reply to Jack Valentino (Reply #4)

Wed Feb 18, 2026, 11:30 PM

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No need to go into CTs, there are plenty of common techniques used to break down critical thinking.Suggestibility is not about having a weak mind - advertising is using verified mind control techniques to sell us more shit.

It's not necessarily being weak to be susceptible to persuasion or mild hypnosis. It's how advertising works.

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Hoping to be around more. Nevilledog Wednesday #5

I believe that 'algorithms' have more effects on people who begin without any strong Jack Valentino Wednesday #2

What you're talking about canetoad Wednesday #3

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I wish that were true canetoad Wednesday #6

neither should we give up the field without any resistance, to the enemy.... Jack Valentino Thursday #7