Propaganda and a Strategy of No Political Rest: The Known Effects of Cognitive Overload

It is hard to find opinions about the latest news that go beyond the paradigm of the left vs. right political conflict raging in our country. Whether you get the news from a so-called Republican outlet or a Democrat source, it is most likely driven by the primary agenda of gaining or retaining political power … Read more

Contradictions in Thinking, Framing, and Persuasive Propaganda

The Ice shooting in Minnesota in just another example of how divided and limited in our capacity to critically think our nation has become. The issue is dominated by the narratives representing two ideologies guiding and controlling the American mind, with little room for any perspectives outside of this box. The so-called conservative right, who … Read more

The Subject of Cognitive Dissonance as a Social Change Strategy in Education

A few years ago, I did a big write up on cognitive dissonance and American voters. This paper was the final requirement for the writing program at Liberty University, and in a roundabout way, kickstarted my deeper study into persuasion and propaganda. I feel that cognitive dissonance is often misunderstood, as most people seem to … Read more

Something Darker in the Whirlwinds: Ideological Subversion, Useful Idiots and The Final Boot on the Neck.

It has been several days now since the shooting of Charlie Kirk. This event has had a deep, profound impact — leaving me and others with a sullen, disparaging feeling about what the future holds for our country. I wasn’t necessarily a big fan of Kirk. In fact, through the years I began to see … Read more