: Some practitioners suggest using "brainwashing" techniques—like vision boards with non-stop visual repetition—to override negative habits and achieve success.
: Experts like the Psyche at Vocal Media argue that infinite scroll and curated feeds act as a form of behavioral manipulation that harvests human attention. brainwashing
The concept has become a staple of thrillers and science fiction, often appearing in films like The Manchurian Candidate or even comedies like Zoolander , which lean into the absurdity of total mind control. It is also the subject of historical investigations, such as the CIA's MKUltra project , which explored the use of drugs and torture for mind control. such as the CIA's MKUltra project
: Cutting the individual off from family, friends, and outside sources of information. and outside sources of information.