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From Utopian Dreams to Totalitarian Nightmare: The Soviet Union Under Stalin
The rise of totalitarianism in the 20th century can be traced back to a variety of factors, including economic depression, nationalism, and the failure of democracy to deliver on its promises. But perhaps the most significant factor was the move towards collectivism and the belief that society should be organized and controlled by a centralized […]
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The Psychology of Brainwashing: Lessons from Joost Merloo’s “Rape of the Mind”
“The Rape of the Mind” by Joost A. M. Meerloo is a seminal work on the psychology of brainwashing and the tactics used by authoritarian regimes to control the minds of their subjects. This book explores the methods used by totalitarian governments to manipulate and control the thoughts and behaviors of their citizens, and how […]