“The big lie and monotonously repeated nonsense have more emotional appeal in a cold war than logic and reason.”
Quote by Joost Meerloo
Work
The Rape of the Mind: The Psychology of Thought Control, Menticide, and Brainwashing
This book delves into the psychological aspects of thought control, menticide, and brainwashing, examining the methods and effects of these practices. more
Author
Joost Meerloo
Joost Meerloo was a Dutch doctor and psychologist, born in 1903 in the Netherlands and died in 1976. He made extensive contributions to the fields of psychiatry and psychology, particularly in the study of war trauma and antisocial behavior. more
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