Everyone is being Brainwashed- Jocko Willink

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A pretty powerful podcast/ Youtube video with Jocko Willink and Tusi Gabbard Titled, Everyone is Being Brainwashed

They discuss how powerful the internet is in shaping our opinions and the ‘why’ these algorithms are so dangerous.

Besides the examples they give it can be applied to everything. We need to retain our critical thinking skills…AND protect our kids from these algorithms that can literally wreck young minds.
 
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Heck, we see it here with hunting related topics.

“Do I need XX caliber to kill a ______”
Shoot, there are guys brainwashed by internet dudes making up 1300g arrows to kill deer…

I think the point is; Lets not allow the noise to interrupt our common sense and critical thinking skills.

In everything…and lets make our impressionable kids aware.

Sure,this forum is great ( and fun) for debating the minutia of bullets, gear, arrows, whatever…and use what makes you feel good …..but common sense tells us its just that- Minutia.

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A pretty powerful podcast/ Youtube video with Jocko Willink and Tusi Gabbard Titled, Everyone is Being Brainwashed

They discuss how powerful the internet is in shaping our opinions and the ‘why’ these algorithms are so dangerous.

Besides the examples they give it can be applied to everything. We need to retain our critical thinking skills…AND protect our kids from these algorithms that can literally wreck young minds.
Mainstream media has been doing this for years now.
 

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look at Mat Taibbi's work releasing twitter links with the FBI and US intel agencies. Everything is a just a big psyop and Biden is in Ukraine on presidents day to start a nuclear war with Russia while people in in Palestine OH suffer from toxic chemicals spills from a huge corporate donor to politicians and receive zero help. millions spent on shooting down children's ballons

clown world
 

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The whole "misinformation" thing - who gets to decide?

The idea that the govt knows best and the media is truthful is hilarious.

Was so funny when folks said - I did my research and xxx. They googled something and read what google told them. Or some book that supported what they wanted to believe anyway. Or some "expert" that has the same lean.

Yes - the conspiracy stuff does overstep its bounds too. Example: They said the vaxxed people would die in 2 years. Still waiting on that one.
 

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Who is jocko? And why should I listen to him? Is he a good influencer? All I pay attention to anymore is the Bible, hunting, fishing, and shooting. I gave up all news over a year ago and I feel my life has improved greatly since. Between all the freak shows on the left and conspiracies on the right I decided I have had enough and that the odds of me changing anything in that realm are very slim. I will do some research when the next election rolls around, vote, then get back to God, family, and the great outdoors. P.S. I wonder how this Jocko character makes money?
 
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P.S. I wonder how this Jocko character make money?

LOL. Remember when duck dynasty became a TV show and before long every wal-mart end cap had a duck dynasty branded something or other? Jocko is getting to be kind of like that on a smaller scale but remains very likable. Podcast, leadership training, author, energy drinks, clothes, etc.
 

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Jocko is over commercialized. He must be making a ton of money.
But…. At least he tries to get people to think for themselves. That is a whole lot better than being told what to think.
 

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Who is jocko? And why should I listen him? Is he a good influencer? All I pay attention to anymore is the Bible, hunting, fishing, and shooting. I gave up all news over a year ago and I feel my life has improved greatly since. Between all the freak shows on the left and conspiracies on the right I decided I have had enough and that the odds of me changing anything in that realm are very slim. I will do some research when the next election rolls around, vote, then get back to God, family, and the great outdoors. P.S. I wonder how this Jocko character makes money?
 

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The whole "misinformation" thing - who gets to decide?

The idea that the govt knows best and the media is truthful is hilarious.

Was so funny when folks said - I did my research and xxx. They googled something and read what google told them. Or some book that supported what they wanted to believe anyway. Or some "expert" that has the same lean.

Yes - the conspiracy stuff does overstep its bounds too. Example: They said the vaxxed people would die in 2 years. Still waiting on that one.
"if you get the experimental vax you will never ever get Covid and you will never ever spread it to grand ma and grand pa and kill them"

"all unvaxxed people should be locked up and denied basic medical care"

"if you get the first booster you won't get or spread covid"

"if you get the second booster....."
"if you get the yearly booster......."

"natural immunity doesn't work"


"all small small businesses and churches must be shut down to save lives. Walmart, Costco, liquor and pot stores and Indian casinos and tobacco stores are exempt and stay open due to health concerns"

"stay locked up inside with family members and eat a lot of sugar and carbs, avoid exercise and sun light to stop the spread of the deadly virus"

"the virus cant travel six feet so stand behind plexiglass while eating in a restaurant"

"ivermectin has no anti viral properties and will kill you"

"cancel all public gatherings to include weddings, funerals; the super bowl and obama's large 60 th bday party extravaganza is exempt and it saves lives. " Follow the science!!!!


"everyone has to get the experimental vax or be fired from your job. Members of congress and the Whitehouse are exempt as are all Pfizer employees"
 

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I think only (or predominantly) consuming curated news is every bit as dangerous. It could Fox or MSN, but only seeking out “comfortable” news will help create a skewed perspective on reality.
Curated news like the incredibly discredited wapo and NYT?

the twitter releases showed what an evil disinformation dumpster fire they are
 
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You mean like believing a $2 cotton mask can stop microscopic virus particles? After seeing what happened with covid, I think we are doomed. People are still wearing masks and getting their 10th booster shot. Meanwhile I've been vaccinated and had covid 3x.
Exactly……so many examples of junk science and partisan media about Covid, climate…heck just about everything.

Then the internet algos feed us an echo chamber of material partial to whichever way we are leaning.
 
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