Propaganda campaigns can only be won through the support of subordinated groups, and individuals who believe that allowing government domination and control either makes good sense, or is not worth fighting. World War I, like all wars, offered many opportunities to those who wanted to promote their own self-interests. It opened a playing field in which commercial, artistic, and industrial opponents claimed clear winners and losers. By collaborating with national authorities big business weakened, and in some cases defeated labor organizations. Social and political conservatives were able to discredit and dismantle social reforms. Social progressives led to believe if they supported the war effort would be rewarded later, found out they were wrong. Propaganda is not just about psychology. Too often it is about exploiting people for profit and power. Its use even during times of national crises is unavoidable, but it should always be tempered by knowing the key to truly changing society is through honest and open dialogue, and truthful
Propaganda campaigns can only be won through the support of subordinated groups, and individuals who believe that allowing government domination and control either makes good sense, or is not worth fighting. World War I, like all wars, offered many opportunities to those who wanted to promote their own self-interests. It opened a playing field in which commercial, artistic, and industrial opponents claimed clear winners and losers. By collaborating with national authorities big business weakened, and in some cases defeated labor organizations. Social and political conservatives were able to discredit and dismantle social reforms. Social progressives led to believe if they supported the war effort would be rewarded later, found out they were wrong. Propaganda is not just about psychology. Too often it is about exploiting people for profit and power. Its use even during times of national crises is unavoidable, but it should always be tempered by knowing the key to truly changing society is through honest and open dialogue, and truthful