- 19 Jan 2023 17:10
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I understand how capitalism works, and how it distributes resources by giving everyone a role that they can be paid to do. In every profession, one must be useful to the economy in order to get a paycheck.
HOWEVER...
This prompt is telling you that:
In other words, we will only inform you (a bit) if we can manipulate you (a lot).
British newspapers 'too dependent on advertising'
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Advertising Makes Us Unhappy
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And commercial motives are one of the five ways in which media becomes propaganda.
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I understand how capitalism works, and how it distributes resources by giving everyone a role that they can be paid to do. In every profession, one must be useful to the economy in order to get a paycheck.
HOWEVER...
This prompt is telling you that:
The only way we will provide you with any information about the world around you is if you submit yourself to emotionally manipulative ads that will change the way you consume products.
In other words, we will only inform you (a bit) if we can manipulate you (a lot).
British newspapers 'too dependent on advertising'
...
Advertising Makes Us Unhappy
...
And commercial motives are one of the five ways in which media becomes propaganda.