John Maynard Keynes (1883 - 1946) BRITISH economist.

If you think you may be being manipulated by a speech (words) 👇 A Crash Course on Rhetoric: The level, rhythm, pitch and tone of speech will illicit an emotional response in our minds. Emotions tend to short circuit the logical parts or our thinking (i.e. manipulation) When anyone speaking starts to raise or very the level of their voice, they are typically not talking to your thinking brain, they are talking to your emotional brain. If they couple this with extreme hand/arm/body gestures, they are trying to couple the audible and visual parts of the mind to be more effective . When someone uses emotionally charged language ("your sons and daughters"), your Trivium flag should also be raised. language that is not defined : "fair, just, free", etc, is ambiguous and should be questioned. GN. https://x.com/BarackObama/status/1844893754383270406/mediaViewer?currentTweet=1844893754383270406&currentTweetUser=BarackObama

Why was Socrates sentence to death? He spoke against the authority, and gave the plebs tools to understand how they were being manipulated. #Trivium Censorship destroys a civilization.

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Intellictual Self-defense: The Trivium Method, can be adapted to evaluate information and identify potential falsehoods. Here’s a step-by-step guide: Grammar: Focus on the Input stage, where you gather information. Pay attention to: Sources: Verify the credibility and reputation of the source Context: Consider the topic’s complexity, and ensure you understand the context. Clarity: Look for ambiguity, vagueness, or unclear language, which may indicate manipulation or misinformation. Logic: Engage your critical thinking skills to evaluate the Processing stage: Identify assumptions: Recognize implicit or explicit assumptions and evaluate their validity. Analyze arguments: Break down the argument’s structure, and assess the strength of evidence and reasoning. Check for fallacies: Be aware of common logical fallacies, such as ad hominem attacks, straw man arguments, or false dichotomies.

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Rhetoric: Examine the Output stage, focusing on the presentation and persuasion: Tone and language: Note any emotional appeals, sensationalism, or loaded language, which may be used to manipulate or deceive. Bias detection: Identify potential biases in the presentation, such as selective information, cherry-picked data, or omission of contradictory evidence. Verify claims: Cross-check specific claims or statistics with independent sources to ensure accuracy.

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One of the best books I've ever found on personal development and achieving success. #bitcoin The Law of Attraction: Your thoughts and emotions attract similar energies and experiences. Focus on positive, persistent thoughts to manifest your desires. Definiteness of Purpose: Clearly define your goals and desires, and commit to achieving them. Autosuggestion: Repeat affirmations to your subconscious mind, shaping your thoughts and emotions to align with your goals. Specialized Knowledge: Acquire knowledge and skills relevant to your goals, and use it to overcome obstacles. Imagination: Use your imagination to visualize and create vivid mental pictures of your desired outcomes. Faith: Develop faith in yourself and your abilities, and trust that your desires will manifest. Persistence: Cultivate persistence and overcome obstacles through determination and hard work. Master Mind: Surround yourself with like-minded individuals who share your goals and values, and collaborate to achieve success.

If you have never heard of Edward Bernays, there is probably a reason.

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All forms of Nihilism should be rejected by the thinking mind. It leads only to destruction, never to construction. #trivium