Maybe this can become a series of posts. What makes a thing popular? I recall a book I read by Zimbardo, which said that "liking" something or what have you, is one of those knee-jerk type responses that manipulators use to their advantage.
To illustrate that point, a cartoon was included, which showed a car salesman wearing a bird costume in order to sell something to birds. I think it doesn't take much imagination to see the technique and why it works. For example, he wouldn't have much success selling to the birds if he dressed up in a cat costume.
People respond to those things that they like. It works on a knee-jerk, or subconscious level. But if you want to rise above the unthinking, you may want to reconsider responding to your own knee-jerk responses to what- have-you. If you do this, it will be much more difficult for the manipulators to get you to do their bidding.
If people would just use their heads a little better, the world may be a bit better than what it is.
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