PROPAGANDA ATHANASIOS DAMPAS

Introduction It is a global phenomenon. Surely, all people have become victims of deliberate propaganda. Some believe that propaganda helps to set up an organized and disciplined society. But Propaganda is trying to create confusion among citizens.

Propaganda It comes from the Latin expression 'De Propaganda Fide’. In most cases, propaganda uses false information presented with palpable words and slogans. It goal is to create a reality where there are people who will belong to a particular ideology, will use the same products and will work with a militant way. Propaganda does not always aim to harm people.

Propaganda’s History The roots of propaganda are around 1622. Over the years, propaganda has changed format and interests. One of the most typical kinds of Propaganda was this of Hitler. Intense propaganda atmosphere also found in Ancient Greece and Rome. Propaganda is evolving among the society.

Aim of Propaganda The aim and purpose of propaganda is to create a mass of people that have the same ideology. The creators of propaganda are trying to create confusion with excessive exposure information, sometimes useless, either by passing false information. Nowadays propagandists seek the prevalence of certain ideas and lifestyles that the crowd is easily controlled by various political groups.

It is divided into three types according to the source. Types of Propaganda It is divided into three types according to the source. 'White Propaganda’ 'Grey Propaganda’ 'Black Propaganda'.

Methods of spread of Propaganda Brochures, magazines, posters, newspapers, radio, internet and TV. Rallies, marches, occupations, protests, celebrations and ceremonies. Propaganda is found also in the patriotic spirit of the citizens. The parades, history, values and military contingents. The slogans and signs in the streets, walls of houses and public buildings.

Subliminal messages affect the brain. The most efficient way to impose subliminal messages is through the media. It is the most treacherous in the world of information because the listeners can not understand the messages directly.

Subliminal Messages Subliminal Messages initiated by the first moment after their power. Subliminal Projection Company. Subliminal Messages used with a wrong way.

Creating Mob It is the creation of a group of people from different backgrounds, who have different ideology and culture, but behave and act in the same way. The mob is more easily controlled. There are two types of mob, the dynamic and expressive. Both forms of mob confusion and destruction the individual.

Conclusion Propaganda is a dangerous phenomenon which during the passage of years has become increasingly intense. Certainly, Propaganda will continue to exist and change forms to achieve the purposes of sly.

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