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He's trying, but doesn't quite make the mark
Here we find the thinking of a man who sees the programming done to citizens and desires that we wake up from this cultural influence. This is his effort to "do" something. The writing is spotty, at times contradictory and he hints at but never states what the human experience/ human potential is. Seems it is something spiritual? Mostly it is fairly superficial and blames sex and addictive substances and materialism primarily as being the plan of the rulers to tame the ruled. I believe it is far more complicated than that. He doesn't seem to be aware that the King of the Castle syndrome he describes is Narcissism and Anti Social Personality Disorder. No suggestions as to what one is to do is really articulated. Overall, if you have NEVER thought about how the media and culture influences you, you might find some of this interesting. If you have thought about these things, you will find this book a waste of time. The use of language is very odd as is the use of punctuation, making it difficult to understand in places.
May 2019 · Books · verified purchase