Types of Propaganda, Propaganda Techniques, and Propaganda Strategies
We present a list of types of propaganda, propaganda techniques, and propaganda strategies used to manipulate public opinion in the modern day.
Marketing
Marketing is a style of communication intended to sell a product, service, or ideology to a consumer. Marketing tools include video, print, and audio, and usually incorporates psychological and social science theories to achieve its goals.
Liberty is to Faction what Air is to Fire, an Aliment Without Which it Instantly Expires
As James Madison said when discussing special interest factions and liberty in the Federalist #10, “Liberty is to faction what air is to fire, an aliment without which it instantly expires”.
There are Different Types of Value and Capital
There are different types of capital, value, commodities, and markets including natural, human, social, manufactured, and financial.
The Bed of Nails Principle
The bed of nails principle states that while laying on one nail is enough to puncture a person’s skin, laying on many distributed nails isn’t.
Intention Matters
Intention matters in planning, action, and doing. Attention, intention, and impact are all important components of an action.
What Does “Politically Correct” Mean?
Political Correctness (politically correct or PC), describes how much tolerance, sensitivity, censorship, and freedom of expression “is correct” in a given setting.
What is a Useful Idiot?
“Useful Idiot” is a political insult that describes a person who, through manipulation or not, is useful to a political cause that is not their own despite not fully realizing their role.
Edward Bernays Was the Father of Public Relations
Edward Bernays, nephew of Sigmund Freud, can be considered the father of public relations and propaganda. Bernays literally wrote the book on propaganda, public relations, and manipulating public opinion.
There are Best Practices for SEO
Best practices for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) revolve around great content, proper structure, quality links, relevance, and user experience.
Watches and Clocks Are Typically Set to 10:10 in Ads
Watches are typically, but not always, set to 10:10 (or close) in advertisements. This is mostly for aesthetic reasons and simplicity.