How They Control You
We can fact-check anything in seconds, learn from endless resources, and stay informed 24/7. So, why are the masses still so easy to manipulate? Simple: manipulation is a science, and those who master it always win. Politicians and leaders know the secret formula to control people’s fears, emotions, and instincts. The result? The same old con, working better than ever.
Let’s not kid ourselves—it’s the easiest game in town.
The Simple Science of Manipulation
Mass manipulation works because it preys on our deepest fears and desires. Here’s the foolproof method:
Find a Fear: Immigrants, the elites, or economic collapse—pick your poison.
Stir the Pot: Use emotional, dramatic language to make it everyone’s biggest problem.
Offer a Villain and a Hero: Blame “them” and promise to save “us” (spoiler: you’re the hero).
Repeat Until Believed: The more people hear it, the more they buy it.
This isn’t new. It’s the oldest trick in politics. What’s shocking is how well it still works, even in a world where everyone has Google in their pocket.
Case Study: Donald Trump
Trump wrote the playbook for modern manipulation. Forget logic—he aimed straight for emotions.
Fear of “the Other”: Whether it was building walls or banning Muslims, Trump zeroed in on cultural fears and made them his rallying cry.
Blame the Villains: Immigrants and globalists became the scapegoats for middle-class frustration.
Catchy, Empty Slogans: “Make America Great Again.” Simple, vague, and emotionally charged. Genius.
The result? Millions of loyal followers who stuck with him, no matter how wild things got.
Case Study: Giorgia Meloni
Now, Giorgia Meloni isn’t even in the same league as Trump—she’s more like the amateur version. But as an Italian, I’ve had a front-row seat to her act. It’s the same script, just with a bit more pasta.
Identity Politics: She’s all about defending “traditional Italian values” and “national identity,” whatever those mean.
Fear Tactics: Immigration is her go-to boogeyman, along with the supposed death of Italian culture.
Selling Nostalgia: Like Trump, she sells a fairy tale about the good old days that never actually existed.
She’s proof that even a smaller-stage politician can ride the manipulation wave to success.
Why It Works in the Internet Age
You’d think the Internet would make us smarter. Nope. It’s actually made manipulation easier. Here’s why:
Echo Chambers: Social media shows you what you already agree with. Trump fans see Trump, and Meloni fans see Meloni. No pesky facts to get in the way.
Outrage Sells: The internet thrives on drama, and politicians know it. The louder and angrier the message, the faster it spreads.
Too Much Information: There’s so much out there, people just believe what feels true instead of checking it.
Tribal Thinking: Online communities turn into cults of belief, making them even easier to manipulate.
The Future Is Bleak (But Predictable)
Why would the powerful stop manipulating us? It works.
Elections, markets, and movements are won by exploiting emotions, not facts. And with the internet amplifying their reach, they’re just getting better at it.
Here’s the irony: the tools that should make us smarter are the same ones making us easier to control. It’s not just a dark art anymore—it’s a booming business.
Until people start thinking critically instead of emotionally, this science will keep delivering results for those who use it. Trump, Meloni, or the next leader in line—it doesn’t matter. The formula works, and they’ll keep using it.
Welcome to the golden age of manipulation.
Please tell us what we can do about this. Humans do not have the mental capabilities to resist this, that much is abundantly clear. "The Better Angels of Our Nature" is what the USA is based upon, and fear will always win. Ironically, the things they should actually be afraid of, e.g. Global Warming, Controlled Speech, Government Corruption, Economic Repression, and Corporate Control seems to be quite easy to ignore.