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If you’ve ever wondered how your deepest desires got hijacked by marketing campaigns, Adam Curtis’s documentary The Century of the Self  is your rabbit hole. This full-length feature dives into the psychological roots of consumerism, tracing how Freud’s theories were repurposed to shape modern advertising and politics. It’s like watching the blueprint of how brands learned to whisper sweet nothings into our subconscious. Curtis doesn’t just skim the surface, he unpacks how Edward Bernays (Freud’s nephew, no less) turned psychoanalysis into a tool for mass persuasion. Think of it as the origin story of every impulse buy you’ve ever made. But it’s not all about ads and shopping carts. The documentary also explores how these psychological tactics seeped into politics, transforming citizens into consumers of ideology. Curtis shows how the shift from collective identity to individualism wasn’t just cultural, it was engineered. You’ll see how politicians started selling themselves like...

So get this—there’s a book so wild, so packed with psychological insight, that the CIA allegedly copied it word for word and then tried to bury it. In “The Book the CIA Copied Word for Word, Then Tried To Erase” , the channel @VideoAdvice dives into the story of Chase Hughes, a behavioral science expert and former Navy Chief, whose work on human behavior and influence was apparently too potent for comfort. The book in question? It’s a masterclass in decoding people, manipulating outcomes, and understanding the subtle cues that govern human interaction. Think Sherlock Holmes meets Jason Bourne—but with a clipboard and a terrifyingly accurate read on your body language. What makes this video so gripping isn’t just the cloak-and-dagger drama—it’s how Hughes’ insights are broken down in a way that feels both eerie and empowering. You’ll learn about techniques used in interrogation rooms, negotiation tables, a...

Super Eyepatch Wolf dives headfirst into the wild, often ridiculous world of fake martial arts, exposing the absurdity behind self-proclaimed masters who claim supernatural abilities. From pressure point knockouts that look more like bad stage acting to so-called "chi blasts" that send students flying (but only if they’re in on the act), the video unpacks how these fraudulent practices thrive. It’s a mix of comedy and critique, showing how some people genuinely believe in these techniques, while others knowingly perpetuate the illusion for profit or prestige. The video also explores the psychology behind why people fall for these scams. Whether it’s the allure of secret knowledge, the desire to feel powerful, or just plain old wishful thinking, fake martial arts tap into deep human instincts. Super Eyepatch Wolf highlights infamous figures like James Heydrich, who convinced people he had psychic abilities—until he admitted it was all a trick. The discussion isn’t just about m...