Noam Chomsky, the renowned linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, and political activist, has dedicated his life to understanding the intricate workings of language and its profound influence on our perception of reality.
Terrific article and synopsis of his work. If every high school and college student read “Manufactuting Consent” and truly understood its implications we wouldn’t have the problems or wars that we have. Thanks for the reminder of how important Prof. Chomsky’s work is!
I’m old now. - fortunate enough to have received a university and post-graduate education just before the end of the era when its ostensible purpose, at least, was teaching people how, rather than what, to think. Of course, looking back, I could have paid more attention, but it has served me pretty well. All who came after me are not so lucky. Chomsky is certainly astute in his exegesis, just 50 years too late to anyone any good.
The ultimate defense against mind control lies in our unwavering commitment to truth, reason, and critical inquiry. The future of democracy depends on our ability to think for ourselves and to resist the seductive allure of propaganda.
Terrific article and synopsis of his work. If every high school and college student read “Manufactuting Consent” and truly understood its implications we wouldn’t have the problems or wars that we have. Thanks for the reminder of how important Prof. Chomsky’s work is!
Very relevant topic and well written article!
Amazing article! Thanks
I’m old now. - fortunate enough to have received a university and post-graduate education just before the end of the era when its ostensible purpose, at least, was teaching people how, rather than what, to think. Of course, looking back, I could have paid more attention, but it has served me pretty well. All who came after me are not so lucky. Chomsky is certainly astute in his exegesis, just 50 years too late to anyone any good.
I remember how strongly the Bush administration fought to keep people from calling 911 a crime as opposed to an act of war. All about the framing.
The ultimate defense against mind control lies in our unwavering commitment to truth, reason, and critical inquiry. The future of democracy depends on our ability to think for ourselves and to resist the seductive allure of propaganda.
I’ve often said that ostensible ’democracies’ rely on two tools to maintain their legitimacy. One is narrative. The other is the gun barrel.
Right now, the narratives aren’t working so well …
“Whoever controls the media controls the mind.” Jim Morrison (The Doors).
In the beginnig was the word…
https://open.substack.com/pub/luciferv/p/in-the-beginning-was-the-word?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=5e4lda
https://open.substack.com/pub/clementpaulus/p/recursive-ethics?r=5c1ys6&utm_medium=ios
https://substack.com/@johnshane1/note/c-94381860
Preach!!!! Absolutely beautiful article! This should become a mandatory reading at every level of education.
Only skims the surface with too many musts.