Priority Messages: The Podcast
Welcome to The Priority Messages Podcast, where each week, we tackle a "mental health adjacent" topic, sprinkle in a little science, add in a side of bad jokes and sarcasm, and serve it all up as food for thought. From discussions about breaking cycles of generational trauma and how to improve your emotional intelligence, to learning how your brain forms memories and how to master the art of forgiveness, our aim is to help you understand yourself - and why you might do some of the things you do - a little better. Consider it a little dose of therapy...without the co-pay.
Hosted by the creator of the Priority Messages YouTube channel, a new podcast episode is uploaded every Sunday. Make it a "priority" to join us every week and tune in!
Priority Messages: The Podcast
Episode 14: The Psychology of Persuasion - How Propaganda Works
What if the beliefs you hold weren’t entirely your own? In this episode, we dive deep into the unsettling but fascinating world of propaganda - and the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways it shapes our thoughts, behaviors, and even our sense of reality.
From wartime posters to viral tweets, we explore the psychological tactics behind persuasion and how propaganda gets under your skin without you even realizing it. We break down tools like repetition, emotional manipulation, fear appeals, and manufactured consensus, and show you why your brain is more vulnerable to influence than you might think.
Whether it’s political messaging, advertising, or the algorithms on your favorite social media app—propaganda isn’t just history. It’s happening now. Let’s pull back the curtain.
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