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Blind Spot in Society
The speaker points out a blind spot in society that allows for intentional erasure, making it easier to ignore the way people live. She talks about the irony of Pulitzer Prize winners entering PR and how society often forgets or ignores the dangers present in their everyday lives.
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The speaker discusses how people have a blind spot and intentionally erase things to make it easier to live.
51:27 - 53:22 (01:54)
Summary
The speaker discusses how people have a blind spot and intentionally erase things to make it easier to live. It is also noted that past Pulitzer Prize winners end up in public relations for this reason.
ChapterBlind Spot in Society
EpisodePart Two: Edward Bernays: The Founding Father of Lies
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast hosts discuss Edward Bernays' controversial actions, including advising the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation to change their name for better branding and his involvement in sparking a brutal civil war in Guatemala.
53:24 - 54:32 (01:08)
Summary
The podcast hosts discuss Edward Bernays' controversial actions, including advising the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation to change their name for better branding and his involvement in sparking a brutal civil war in Guatemala.
ChapterBlind Spot in Society
EpisodePart Two: Edward Bernays: The Founding Father of Lies
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast host shares insights from the book 'The Father of Spin' and reveals Eddie Bernays' contribution in shaping public opinion in the 20th century.
54:32 - 54:59 (00:26)
Summary
The podcast host shares insights from the book 'The Father of Spin' and reveals Eddie Bernays' contribution in shaping public opinion in the 20th century. The controversial methods used by Bernays, referred to as the father of PR, are discussed in detail.