geopolitics foundations
by Ron Raskin When the ruling elites of a country decide to pursue a particular objective, they develop a strategy that is usually too complex to share with the general population. To align the nation with this strategy, they accompany it with a narrative—something easy to sell to the public, a simple message for the […]
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By Ron Raskin Empathy is one of the most profound human traits, fundamental to cooperation and the functioning of society. It’s well known that “empathy increases with similarities in culture and living conditions. Empathy is more likely to occur between individuals whose interaction is more frequent”. For most people, it’s very different when someone in
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By Ron Raskin The mass media and our information landscape are saturated with empty slogans. Unfortunately, most people often take these as authentic ideas and intentions, when in reality, they are simply “public messages” that often have little to do with what politicians truly believe. These slogans frequently fuel intense battles between political groups, generating
“A simple message to the public”, or How To Understand What Politicians Really Say. Read More »
Or the difference between a leader, a politician and a populist By Ron Raskin We often use the terms leader, politician, and populist, but what sets them apart? There are many definitions and perspectives on what distinguishes them. For example, consider the article “Are You A Politician Or A Leader?” Additionally, there are various definitions
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By Ron Raskin Brainwashing Machine – As a Contemporary Matrix. Take a moment to ponder a simple question: why did people in Nazi Germany support the Nazi regime? Why were communists so fervently motivated to fight for revolution? Why does the population of Gaza support Hamas, while the population of Israel supports war against Hamas?
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