Propaganda does psychological damage, no matter what side it comes from. In Chapter 4: "Psychological Effects of Propaganda" Jacques Ellul lays out the alienation, crystallization, and ambiguous demoralization of propaganda. The hosts wrestle with the seeming similarities between religion and psychological techniques, the need to commit oneself to something bigger than yourself, and how to get out of this puzzle. Also--earthquakes make the internet work as intended (temporarily), sticky floors, and totality. Have a listen!

426 The Problem with..."Earthquakes, Eclipses, and Propaganda, Part 5"

A book appreciation club hosted by one catholic, one anglican, and one orthodox nerd. We talk about book chapters, special topics, and what we're drinking. 

Currently: 
-James Scott's Seeing Like a State (502-present)

Previously:
-Jacques Ellul's Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes (421-427, 429)
-Carl Trueman's Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self (407-410, 412-413, 415-416)
-Neil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death (402 and 405)
-Richard Weaver's Ideas Have Consequences (314-318) 
-Iain McGilchrist's The Master and His Emissary (213-310)
-Alasdair MacIntyre's After Virtue (101-114,116-119)

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426 The Problem with..."Earthquakes, Eclipses, and Propaganda, Part 5"

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