Don't believe public opinion

Bailey 2021-12-09 08:01:31

After studying communication for 4 years, I don't believe in public opinion anymore. This film just repeats my existing concept: public opinion is in the hands of people who know how to manipulate public opinion. The more it spreads to the masses, the less important the truth is, and people are more willing to believe in explanations that suit their ability to understand, rather than the truth. It seems that the truth is more important than the truth.
There is a shadow theory in communication: what we see is only the shadow of facts. How similar this shadow is to the object that produces the shadow depends on the light. Who owns the light? Who holds public opinion?
Have you ever played a killing game? A skilled murderer can always kill inexperienced innocents. This is decided by democratic voting. Is the public an accomplice?
So, don't trust public opinion, even if it seems real.

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Wag the Dog quotes

  • Winifred Ames: Why Albania?

    Conrad 'Connie' Brean: Why not?

    Winifred Ames: What have they done to us?

    Conrad 'Connie' Brean: What have they done FOR us? What do you know about them?

    Winifred Ames: Nothing.

    Conrad 'Connie' Brean: See? They keep to themselves. Shifty. Untrustable.

  • [Commissioned to write a propaganda song about war with Albania]

    Johnny Dean: Albania's hard to rhyme.