How we are manipulated,Without Being Aware Of It

Throughout history,all history,not just today,Different methods of "Influencing" were used,to sway public opinion,both for & against,good or evil,, Ancient Cultures & their councels, used word of mouth, among their people,both to spread & inflame anger,against rival kingdoms or tribes,a very early example of propaganda,used in a primative way to get approval,but the lesson was not lost on succeeding generatipns,Why? because it WORKED!
Polishing The Idea
Many Ancient Kings & cultures used pure fabrication,about atrocities commited by their imagined foes,They used the "Time Honored" tactic of "Fear" the easiest one of all to use.Fear of loss,Fear For Family,Fear for property or possessions taken,The horrible reality was,Their rival,was saying EXACTLY the same thing,to his own people,,as the former!..This in turn led to.. War,Famine,Hatred,sometimes lasting centuries,If things were wrong,blame it on our "enemies" it was an easy,excuse!, & everyone felt better,after all,..not OUR fault,THEIR fault!
Primative "Spin"
In Ancient Rome,many things & troubles were laid at the door of the early Christians,If it went wrong,Blame The Christians!" This spread worldwide like the current...