I hear you about propaganda. Two of my books are annotated studies of propaganda (particularly war-related). However, I don't see Desmet as ignoring this factor. Plus, of course, there's only so much we could cover in a 38-minute interview. His book is far more nuanced and comprehensive and I just don't hear him implying that mass format…
I hear you about propaganda. Two of my books are annotated studies of propaganda (particularly war-related). However, I don't see Desmet as ignoring this factor. Plus, of course, there's only so much we could cover in a 38-minute interview. His book is far more nuanced and comprehensive and I just don't hear him implying that mass formation occurs by itself.
All that said, I very much appreciate your commentary and will have to ponder more deeply on this.
Thanks..... I am not buying the book, I fear it will be another Arendt style disappointments. PS , I had to read Arendt at University and thankfully I used library instead of buying book, as it was not worth it in my list. I think Michael Parenti inventing reality is way more precise than Desmet on the issue, and also role of MSM - and propaganda, are better addressed.
I hear you about propaganda. Two of my books are annotated studies of propaganda (particularly war-related). However, I don't see Desmet as ignoring this factor. Plus, of course, there's only so much we could cover in a 38-minute interview. His book is far more nuanced and comprehensive and I just don't hear him implying that mass formation occurs by itself.
All that said, I very much appreciate your commentary and will have to ponder more deeply on this.
Thanks..... I am not buying the book, I fear it will be another Arendt style disappointments. PS , I had to read Arendt at University and thankfully I used library instead of buying book, as it was not worth it in my list. I think Michael Parenti inventing reality is way more precise than Desmet on the issue, and also role of MSM - and propaganda, are better addressed.