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Anonymous (ID: WwoVvv06)  04/26/23(Wed)08:24:20 No.424849863▶>>424852653
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!!1Oprc7E8Tb8 08/21/23(Mon)08:12:40 No.35667623▶
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[COGNITIVE DISSONANCE]
Cognitive dissonance is a psychological concept that refers to the discomfort or tension experienced by an individual when they hold conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors. This theory was developed by the psychologist Leon Festinger in the late 1950s and has since become an essential component of social psychology.

When individuals encounter inconsistencies between their thoughts, beliefs, or actions, they are motivated to reduce this dissonance to restore psychological harmony and balance. People strive for consistency in their thoughts and behaviors because inconsistency can lead to feelings of unease and mental discomfort.
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 !!1Oprc7E8Tb8 08/21/23(Mon)08:13:40 No.35667633▶
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[$1 vs. $20]
The classic study, known as the "Festinger and Carlsmith study" was conducted in 1959. In this experiment, participants were asked to perform a boring and monotonous task, such as turning pegs for an extended period. After completing the task, participants were divided into two groups:

The $1 group: They were paid $1 for participating in the study.
The $20 group: They were paid $20 for their participation.

Both groups were then asked to rate the enjoyment of the task they performed. The results showed that the $1 group rated the task as more enjoyable than the $20 group, despite the fact that the task was objectively uninteresting.

The participants in the $1 group experienced cognitive dissonance because they engaged in a tedious task for only $1, which contradicted their belief that the task was not enjoyable. To reduce this dissonance, they convinced themselves that the task was actually more enjoyable than it seemed, thus changing their attitudes to align with their behavior.

On the other hand, the $20 group did not experience the same dissonance because the external incentive of receiving $20 justified their participation, making it unnecessary for them to change their attitudes about the task's enjoyment.
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 !!1Oprc7E8Tb8 08/21/23(Mon)08:14:42 No.35667642▶
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[SURROGATE ACTIVITIES]
In Ted Kaczinsky's manifesto, "Industrial Society and Its Future," he argues that modern industrial society creates a psychological environment that fosters discontent and psychological suffering in individuals. As a response to this dissatisfaction, people engage in "surrogate activities" to fill the void and find a sense of purpose and satisfaction.

Surrogate activities as non-productive, often socially acceptable pursuits that give individuals a sense of accomplishment and purpose but do not directly address their fundamental needs. Surrogate activities can include hobbies, sports, social causes, religious rituals, political activism, and various forms of entertainment, among other things.

Surrogate activities are a symptom of the malaise caused by modern society, which manipulates and exploits individuals' natural drives and desires for its own ends, leading people to focus on surrogate activities that serve the an ancillary goal rather than personal fulfillment or well-being.

Surrogate activies distract people from confronting the core issues of societal degradation caused by degeneracy. Phenomenas like "The Nobody" are mechanisms that keep people pacified and prevent them from taking meaningful action to address the deeper problems in society and their own lives.
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 !!1Oprc7E8Tb8 08/21/23(Mon)08:15:45 No.35667652▶>>35668466 >>35669035
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[DEMORALIZATION]
Yuri Alexandrovich Bezmenov was a Soviet KGB agent who defected to the West in 1970. After his defection, he became an informant and lecturer, exposing Soviet propaganda techniques and strategies used to undermine and destabilize homogenous populations.

Demoralization is the first stage of the process, where the main objective is to weaken the target's moral fiber, cultural values, and sense of importance.

Destabilization is the second stage, where agent provocateurs work to exacerbate existing tensions and conflicts amongst participants, leading to a sense of widespread anxiety, confusion, and loss of confidence in themselves and those around them. This is often done by inflating the ego of a population, then pitting each memeber against each other.

The final stage, Normalization, is where the subverting power aims to solidify its control over the target group. Bezmenov claimed that at this point, the subverters no longer need to use overt methods but can rely on subtle influence and control through well-established channels. The subverting power seeks to establish its preferred political agenda while maintaining the illusion of normalcy and entertainment.
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 !!1Oprc7E8Tb8 08/21/23(Mon)08:16:47 No.35667671▶>>35668474
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[ENTRYISM]
Entryism is a strategy where a small group or organization is infiltrated and gradually taken over by a larger, external group or ideology without the original members fully realizing or intending it. This process is often carried out in a covert manner and aims to shift the group's beliefs, values, and objectives to align with those of the infiltrating organization.

Members of the external group join the target organization with the intention of influencing its decisions, policies, and direction from within. They might not disclose their true affiliation or intentions initially.

Once inside the target group, the infiltrators work to gain the trust and support of existing members. They start promoting ideas and agendas that align with the larger group's beliefs but might not be in line with the original group's values.

The infiltrators establish connections and alliances within the target organization to gain influence and support for their ideas. They might form subgroups or cliques that advance the infiltrating group's interests.

Over time, the infiltrators use their growing influence to steer the organization's decision-making process towards their preferred outcomes. They might propose and advocate for policies or actions that align with the external group's objectives.
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[TYING IT ALL TOGETHER]
There are thousands of people participating in "the Nobody" threads yet not a single thing has materialized outside of the /ng/ threads.

Thousands of people multiplied by thousands of hours and not a single tangible artifact. Not a single creative idea meandering into new territory. Not a single group project. Not a single point of entry into the physical (read: non-internet) world.

Just megalithic amounts of mental energy spent on... nothing, for no purpose.

And Nobody knows which master they're serving.
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