Chapter
The Art of Manipulation
1:05:13 - 1:08:24 (03:10)
The best way to convince people to do something that's evil is by convincing them that the people you are harming are doing the same thing to you.
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The founder of the John Birch Society warned of an international communist conspiracy hatched by a group of sophisticated criminals who had infiltrated various institutions.
1:05:13 - 1:06:22 (01:08)
Summary
The founder of the John Birch Society warned of an international communist conspiracy hatched by a group of sophisticated criminals who had infiltrated various institutions. While this may sound unhinged, it's not entirely unfounded as there are some who seek to become the absolute rulers of a human race reduced to robotic servitude, such as Jeff Bezos and Peter Thiel.
ChapterThe Art of Manipulation
EpisodePart One: How The John Birch Society Invented The Modern Far Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this episode, the hosts discuss the origins of the John Birch Society, a secretive group formed in the 1950s by anti-communist crusaders, and its impact on American politics.
1:06:22 - 1:07:17 (00:55)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss the origins of the John Birch Society, a secretive group formed in the 1950s by anti-communist crusaders, and its impact on American politics. They compare the rhetoric of the Society to more modern conspiracy theories, and question the effectiveness of secretive groups in achieving their goals.
ChapterThe Art of Manipulation
EpisodePart One: How The John Birch Society Invented The Modern Far Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The hosts discuss the effectiveness of convincing people to do evil things by blaming it on those they plan to harm, and delve into the background of the founding members of the John Bircher society including T Coleman Andrews and a former personal aid for General Douglas McArthur.
1:07:17 - 1:08:24 (01:06)
Summary
The hosts discuss the effectiveness of convincing people to do evil things by blaming it on those they plan to harm, and delve into the background of the founding members of the John Bircher society including T Coleman Andrews and a former personal aid for General Douglas McArthur.