Contradictory statements from leaders that confuse the public Dismissal of credible evidence that challenges the official story Labelling critics as enemies or traitors to discredit opposition Manipulation of media outlets to control the flow of information Rewriting history textbooks or public records to favour the establishment’s narrative

the loud advocacy of the mainstream feminist and #MeToo movements has been conspicuously quiet.

They passed laws no one understood, traded promises no one heard, and feasted on the nation’s marrow as if it were their birth right.

This brings us to claims like "hypnosis for breast enlargement" and the broader question: Is this deceptive marketing that preys on vulnerability?

Freya India’s essay “A Time We Never Knew” on After Babel captures something profound about our moment:

the legitimacy of authority. When we perceive someone as an expert, we’re much more likely to comply, whether that means pressing a shock switch in an experiment or clucking like a chicken under stage lights.

“offense is given, not taken”

When no one challenges harmful behaviour, a person may start believing their actions are acceptable.

How can we trust them to make their products safe for children?

"The important thing is not what one is born with, but what use one makes of that equipment." — Alfred Adler This powerful statement from...

These qualities make younger people more open to influence, not just in a clinical setting like hypnotherapy, but in everyday life through media, advertising, and political messaging.

is this mass hypnosis? And if so, are young minds being quietly indoctrinated?

clarifying that the terms "woman" and "sex" in the Equality Act 2010 refer exclusively to biological sex .

the idea of authenticity is deeply appealing. It suggests honesty, integrity, and being grounded in who you are.......

Government messaging—like all persuasive communication—relies on assumptions that may not always be true.

The power and perils of coercive language and understanding double binds

Values

How to Deal with Liars: A Practical Guide Dealing with liars can be frustrating, confusing, and emotionally draining. Whether it’s a...

Gaslighting and how it works

Projection in politics is a powerful tool, but its consequences for society can be harmful.