The article “How the Information Factory Evolved” explores the evolution of societal control through information management, tracing its roots back to the Prussian education system designed to create obedient citizens. It highlights how institutional authority and media collaborate to shape public perception, using techniques pioneered by figures like Edward Bernays to engineer social acceptance and compliance. The piece discusses the impact of digital technology in reinforcing these mechanisms, where algorithms curate information and influencers amplify institutional narratives. It warns of the dangers of manufactured consent and emphasizes the need for individuals to develop critical thinking skills, recognize coordinated messaging, and engage directly with primary sources to reclaim their capacity for independent thought. Ultimately, it advocates for a collective awakening to these control systems as a means of empowerment and resistance against pervasive manipulation.

Editor’s Note: The mechanisms of information control discussed in this article extend beyond politics and public policy, permeating the realm of science as well. In particular, reductionist and materialist approaches often dominate scientific discourse, framing complex phenomena through overly simplistic lenses that can obscure broader contexts and alternative perspectives. This tendency can lead to a narrow understanding of scientific issues, where dissenting viewpoints are marginalized or dismissed [This is exactly what happened during the COVID hysteria! See Facebook to End Fact-Checking, Censorship: Is Zuck For Real?, Silencing Dissent: How Censorship Undermine Scientific Progress, Zuckerberg Admits Government Pressure Led to Censorship of COVID-19 Content, The Democratic Erosion Through Censorship].

As such, the same principles of manufactured consent and narrative shaping apply, urging readers to critically evaluate not only political narratives but also the prevailing scientific paradigms that influence public understanding and policy decisions. [We encourage you to go through our new series on Materialism, read Materialism: The God of the Great Reset. Part 1. Destroying Humanity, Materialism: The God of the Great Reset. Part 2. How it Distorts Reality and Promotes Nihilism, Materialism: The God of the Great Reset. Part 3. Sucking out Life, Meaning and Morality in Society. Promoting Violence as a Way of Life, Materialism: The God of the Great Reset. Part 4. Unveiling its Ultimate Pathological Manifestations in World Phenomena].

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