Ep 51: Regression of Consciousness : The Mask Ritual

In this episode of Up Is Down we deconstruct what it means to wear a mask in the mass ritual of conformity, disobedience and social control. We examine the methods of cognitive influence pioneered by the father of propaganda, Edward Bernays and highlight some of the techniques of mass hypnosis still in operation today. Then we dig into the use of masks in ritual culture and the transformation and empowerment of the self through the "other face". Later on we discuss what it means to conform to society, group identity, the virtue of non-conformity and disobedience in the face of empirical tyranny, and the indispensable value of free thought and individual expression. What happens when we don the mask?What is the "Rule of Threes"What stops the individual from pursuing the path of personal exploration and true freedom and instead opt into homogenous group identity?How does one identify propaganda when one encounters it?Tune in to this episode of Up Is Down to learn more about these ideas and think for yourself where you may otherwise allow another so-called expert to do your thinking for you.email the show:[email protected]((((S U P P O R T THE S H O W))))https://paypal.me/frankenbones?locale.x=en_USVALUE-FOR-VALUE: Consider the value you have for yourself as a free person with the ability to think for yourself. Next, consider the value you received from this production. Then consider the value you'd place on that value and consider returning that value in the form of a donation to this production. You can decide for yourself what amount feels right for you. You don't need a PayPal account, just the generosity and will to support something you value and believe in. Anything helps. This work is enjoyable but not easy, it takes time and costs money. Your support is needed and highly appreciated.https://paypal.me/frankenbones?locale.x=en_USYou will never find me on Youtube, they'd shut me down instantly, and it's only a matter of time before the podcast platform and hosting services become as compromised as the mainstream media. Of course you can always listen (and donate) at:deanreiner.comRelevant Clips:Academy of Ideas-Bernays and Mass Manipulation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOUcXK_7d_cThe Psychology of Conformity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARGczzoPASoThe Psychology of Envy and Social Justice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcviUfFTQXkThe Individual vs. Tyranny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNB38U04sNMMasks In Ritual Articles:https://therayfield.com/why-youre-wearing-a-mask-the-pagan-ritual-of-transformationThe Role of Masks in Ritual: https://tranceshamanismbodyandsoul.blogspot.com/2010/03/role-of-masks-in-ritual.htmlThis site contains copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. It is being made available in an effort to advance the understanding of society, economics and social engineering. It is believed that this constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.S H A R E D O W N L O A D R E P O S TC O M M E N TD O N A T ET H I N KT H A N K S FOR L I S T E N I N GBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/up-is-down-podcast--3564656/support.