One of the words that define today's world is "manipulation". The verb 'manipulate' means to control or influence in a clever, yet unscrupulous way. You can easily see this everywhere. Think of when you greatly appreciated a movie, a really great work, and then you read the devastatingly negative comments by "critics"; or when you were disappointed by a production, totally lacking any artistic value, hailed as a masterpiece. "They" are trying to convince you of what is convenient...to them! Manipulators are on the media and in your life. Any time someone tries to convince you that their "product" is better than any other, they attempt to influence you - always to their benefit. When a friend exalts a philosophical, political, or religious conviction, it can be just a matter of sharing. But when they do that in order to get a personal advantage (typically financial gain, or control)... beware! You are being manipulated!
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