Propaganda
Narrative InoculationDefinition
Systematic communication intended to shape perceptions, manipulate cognitions, and direct behavior to achieve responses that further the desired intent of the propagandist.
How It Shows Up Internally
Effective propaganda often doesn't feel like propaganda—it feels like obvious truth or natural conclusions. You might notice strong emotional responses, certainty without evidence, or us-vs-them thinking.
Examples
- 1Wartime messaging that dehumanizes the enemy
- 2Advertising that associates products with values or lifestyles
- 3Political messaging that uses fear to motivate action
Related Patterns
ideological capturetribal activation