Here's more here
Classical brainwashing such as recorded in the Korean war for example, was implemented while the victims were in the complete control of their tormentors in places such as prison-camps, and there over many months the techniques could be applied relentlessly every day. Even then, there is evidence that it was rarely as successful as hoped. But why should we tolerate even the attempt of trying some of these techniques on children? Who wants them to be scared, alienated, and told what to think, what to believe, and what to do by strangers writing books, or by eco-campaigners visiting their schools, or by DVDs imposed on them by the previous government of the UK? All for political ends, the pursuit of which through children involves first frightening them, then distancing them from their parents, dissing some of their society's great achievements such as affordable energy, and pushing the burden of reform, or even mere surival, on to their shoulders. You can see why ruthless people want to try brainwashing others. Fortunately for us all, it seems to be harder than they might think.
1. Emotional stress, shock, or de-sensitization, to break down both intellectual and emotional resistance
‘The weather’s gone weird. The polar bears are anxious. Ghastly Global Warming is here.’ There are more examples of this sort of thing, but it will all too familiar to anyone with even a passing acquaintance such material. It is the bog-standard.
2. Isolation, whether physical or emotional, from familiar sources of emotional support in resistance
For children, these familiar sources are usually their parents. Russell’s book sees them as stupid, selfish, ignorant people who are to be punished rather than seen as a source of advice or support
There's a lot more here
http://climatelessons.blogspot.com.au/
- Forums
- Science & Medicine
- scaring kids for gaia
scaring kids for gaia, page-2
-
- There are more pages in this discussion • 13 more messages in this thread...
You’re viewing a single post only. To view the entire thread just sign in or Join Now (FREE)