How does propaganda evolve in the digital age? In this video, we explore the chilling parallels between the propaganda techniques of Nazi Germany and the mechanisms shaping media narratives today. Drawing from historical analysis, such as Ian Kershaw's Hitler: 1889–1936 Hubris and Noam Chomsky's Manufacturing Consent, we examine how coercion, conformity, and consent have been used to maintain power structures throughout history and into the modern era.
From the rapid Nazification of German institutions in the 1930s to the rise of media consolidation, algorithmic biases, and digital echo chambers, this video delves into the tools and tactics that shape public opinion. We’ll also discuss the implications of modern political agendas, such as Project 2025, and how they might echo authoritarian strategies of the past.
What You’ll Learn in This Video:
The historical role of propaganda in Nazi Germany's rise to power.
The evolution of media manipulation in the age of social media and corporate consolidation.
Insights into Noam Chomsky's Propaganda Model and its relevance today.
The societal impacts of book bans, algorithmic biases, and political agendas.
How to resist manipulation and foster independent thought.
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References
1. Kershaw, I. (1998). Hitler: 1889–1936 Hubris. Penguin Books.
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