An interesting quote I read a while ago...

30 2016-03-04 by OB1_kenobi

"Fifty years is ample time in which to change a world and its people almost beyond recognition. All that is required for the task are a sound knowledge of social engineering, a clear sight of the intended goal - and power."

This is something Arthur C Clarke said way back in 1954. Now if you think of how much things have changed since 50 years ago (1965) it becomes apparent just how right he was.

This isn't referring to changes in technology either. The social changes have been huge and it should make you wonder why? There have been plenty of instances throughout history where a society has reached a period of stability and social norms and values remain constant for hundreds of years at a time.

Yet somehow, our society has been turned almost inside out within the last 50 years. Has this been happening all by itself, or is this part of an agenda?

I'd be interested to hear what other people have to say about this.

5 comments

8 Ambiguously_Ironic 2016-03-04

Well the CIA was founded in 1946/47 and its infiltration of the media and all other fields began immediately. I'd say that's the single biggest reason: television, Hollywood, the mainstream press and the media as vehicles of propaganda have all been amazingly effective. And now we can add the internet to that.

2 Vasallo7G 2016-03-04

"It felt like a kiss" (Documentary) watch it, is about this point exactly

1 KendleC 2016-03-04

Listen to Tsarion or Jim Mars for the long grifts we're under, they both describe the Master Sociopaths in different lights. You had better believe there are puppeteers. We only have to last long enough for the various groups to tear each other to pieces because sociopaths will work together, for a while, and then not at all: they don't play nice.

1 transfire 2016-03-04

Ironically, it seems like it's the things that stay the same that get us into the most trouble. It boggles the mind that War just seems to go on and on and on.

1 Mortal-night 2016-03-04

I've been watching the Andy Griffith show recently thinking this very thing.