When one is programmed, nothing more than sucking in the existing mantra and parroting it is required. No matter how foolish, accept it and repeat.

This is epic :D

Ok, on a serious note, making people believe blindly has always been a powerful tool, that's why the church has been so powerful over the years. (there's a religious saying happy is the one who believes and can't see)
The ability to decipher. Yes, that is something many are lacking and these people need guidance. These masses are easy to manipulate, not only on centralized social media sites, but here on Hive as well, even though not many want to admit it. Just because you're free to do what you want, it doesn't mean you know what to do, or what you want. Just look at the herd mentality communities. No offense.

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