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You ever hear these words? Did you recognize them as an attempt to brainwash you the second you heard them?
I think it’s important now more than ever to be aware of this, because when people are scared they are more susceptible to manipulation. And it’s just as important to recognize that when someone says this, it’s usually just empty words.
Let’s take a look at the aviation industry for a case in point. A couple years ago, pilots around the world were told that they had to accept the gradual mechanization of the cockpit. Soon only one pilot would be needed to oversee what was essentially an entirely computerized operation, and eventually we would all just have airplanes that flew themselves. Boeing took a step in this direction by putting an anti-stall software into their newest airplanes that takes control in emergencies, without feeling the need to inform pilots of its existence. The result: two 737 MAX planes crash killing everyone aboard, Boeing’s name is smeared in mud, and the plane is put out of operation.
Or take for instance the claim that academia inevitably will move to online instruction. Well, the Covid situation has certainly shown that this doesn’t go over well with students. It turns out that when you take the socialization aspect out of education (you know, sex and partying), young students feel less motivated! Right now schools are struggling to keep students from dropping out or deferring their studies, message boards are packed with angry students wanting to get back to campus, and a massive loss of income is expected as a result.
Making something seem inevitable certainly sounds more convincing than someone just telling you what to do.
You must accept it GAF: we’re never going to shake hands like before. There’s going to be a lot less hugging. Things are going to permanently change. Really? Keep in mind this is a message that’s telling you how things should be, not how they will be. The future is yours alone to mold, and don’t let any clown tell you otherwise!
I think it’s important now more than ever to be aware of this, because when people are scared they are more susceptible to manipulation. And it’s just as important to recognize that when someone says this, it’s usually just empty words.
Let’s take a look at the aviation industry for a case in point. A couple years ago, pilots around the world were told that they had to accept the gradual mechanization of the cockpit. Soon only one pilot would be needed to oversee what was essentially an entirely computerized operation, and eventually we would all just have airplanes that flew themselves. Boeing took a step in this direction by putting an anti-stall software into their newest airplanes that takes control in emergencies, without feeling the need to inform pilots of its existence. The result: two 737 MAX planes crash killing everyone aboard, Boeing’s name is smeared in mud, and the plane is put out of operation.
Or take for instance the claim that academia inevitably will move to online instruction. Well, the Covid situation has certainly shown that this doesn’t go over well with students. It turns out that when you take the socialization aspect out of education (you know, sex and partying), young students feel less motivated! Right now schools are struggling to keep students from dropping out or deferring their studies, message boards are packed with angry students wanting to get back to campus, and a massive loss of income is expected as a result.
Making something seem inevitable certainly sounds more convincing than someone just telling you what to do.
You must accept it GAF: we’re never going to shake hands like before. There’s going to be a lot less hugging. Things are going to permanently change. Really? Keep in mind this is a message that’s telling you how things should be, not how they will be. The future is yours alone to mold, and don’t let any clown tell you otherwise!
