Propaganda: How You Are Being Tricked pt. 2 In the last episode, we outlined several specific propaganda strategies. We conclude this discussion by explaining some ways we can attempt to combat propaganda. Although propaganda can be a tool for good, it is often used nefariously, and we are well served to protect ourselves against those who would manipulate us. Did we miss anything? Let us know! Recommendations - Abraham: Between the Buried and Me “The Blue Nowhere”- (https://www.betweentheburiedandme.com/) - Shane: Disney Food and Wine Festival (https://vegandisneyworld.com/2024/08/30/vegan-options-at-the-epcot-international-food-wine-festival/) Holidays (9/24/2025) - Punctuation Day - National Mofongo Day - Banned Websites Awareness Day - Festival of Latest Novelties - Gallbladder Good Health Day - Kiss Day - Lash Stylists Day - National Bluebird of Happiness Day - National Cherries Jubilee Day - National Horchata Day - National Women’s Health and Fitness Day - Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving - Banned Books Week - Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week - Deaf Dog Awareness Week - Fall Astronomy Week Links and References:  - https://disinformation-nation.org/how-propaganda-works/ - http://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691173429/how-propaganda-works?srsltid=AfmBOorUX3x7ZgsGZ1dyU_bt0OeTC-bnm_0maw2D3FZclD5sp65cJ4je - https://sjdm.org/presentations/2020-Poster-Heyman-Schrum-Cassandra-Psychology-of-Propaganda.pdf - https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1938/05/the-psychology-of-propaganda/654999/ - https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.2044-8341.1941.tb00312.x - http://psychologs.com/the-psychology-behind-propaganda/?srsltid=AfmBOor4m2MZ7Rs4pqmagvFEui02ZN14zWIcPI7XZQ-pB4D4665LhIK6 - https://www.verywellmind.com/how-does-propaganda-work-5224974 - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-therapy/201702/the-con-propaganda - https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393881516 

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