Propaganda is used to manipulate opinions, influence purchases, and promote specific ideas, whether we are aware of it or not. Propaganda is utilized by celebrities, politicians, and corporations, as well as the government, often without our awareness. Propaganda can be difficult to identify since it is often disguised to make us believe we made our own decisions when, in reality, we were influenced.

Propaganda does not only come in the form of political posters or ads; it can also come in the form of social media posts or even films and music. Propaganda has been around for hundreds of years and has only gotten more subtle over time.

This blog post aims to educate individuals who are already aware of the impact of propaganda on our daily lives, including the hidden impacts. This information is intended for those who are already skeptical of their surroundings and are hesitant to believe all they see or hear. Hopefully, this post encourages viewers to conduct their own research to avoid trusting propaganda and adopting a “herd” mentality. I picked video as my medium because it allows people to see and hear what I am saying, allowing them to fully digest the material. I believe that a video is more engaging and effective because you can read the content yourself or simply listen to it while doing other tasks, such as driving, eating, or cleaning. I hope that anyone who reads this blog finds it interesting and that it inspires them to start investigating and fact-checking for themselves.

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