In a society of control, power operates through technology and media, subtly shaping perceptions and behaviors. This contrasts sharply with Foucault’s disciplinary society.
The strategies used by political candidates reveal how emotional manipulation can bind voters in fear and dependency, resulting in a loss of personal agency.
Social media algorithms exemplify control in modern society, presenting tailored messages that reinforce users' beliefs while maintaining an underlying power dynamic.
Collective narcissism emerges as groups define their identity in opposition to others, driven by the anxieties cultivated in a control society.
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