The Power of Propaganda in a Satirical America: Chapter 2 Deep Dive of From Trumerica with Love
26 de oct. de 2024 ·
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What can Orwellian themes show us about contemporary issues in America? How does fear fuel totalitarian regimes, both real and fictional? What are the dangers of political figures becoming mythical...
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What can Orwellian themes show us about contemporary issues in America? How does fear fuel totalitarian regimes, both real and fictional? What are the dangers of political figures becoming mythical boogeymen?
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Those questions and more will be explored in this episode, a conversational deep dive into chapter 2 of the novel "From Trumerica with Love" by Logan Emery Emerson.
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(0:16) Overview of the dystopian world, Trumerica, and the eternal leadership of Donald Trump.
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(0:43) The significance of Trumerica's Victory Rallies and how propaganda drives fervor.
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(1:00) Orwellian themes adapted for contemporary America, blending satire with stark reality.
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(2:20) The Peace Police and how self-censorship is enforced through fear.
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(3:39) The mysterious underground book, "AOC's Book," and its parallels to real-world resistance literature.
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(5:26) Groupthink and mob mentality as tools for control, pushing conformity through fear.
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(7:03) The danger of manipulated language and narratives in shaping authoritarianism.
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"From Trumerica with Love" is a modern retelling of George Orwell's "1984," as reimagined in a current-day version of America ruled by Leader for Life, Donald Trump.
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Get the novel from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CQTXPG4D
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Apple Books:
https://books.apple.com/us/book/from-trumerica-with-love/id6474883869
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Google Play Books:
https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=JlvzEAAAQBAJ
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Kobo Books:
https://www.kobo.com/ebook/from-trumerica-with-love
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Those questions and more will be explored in this episode, a conversational deep dive into chapter 2 of the novel "From Trumerica with Love" by Logan Emery Emerson.
*
(0:16) Overview of the dystopian world, Trumerica, and the eternal leadership of Donald Trump.
*
(0:43) The significance of Trumerica's Victory Rallies and how propaganda drives fervor.
*
(1:00) Orwellian themes adapted for contemporary America, blending satire with stark reality.
*
(2:20) The Peace Police and how self-censorship is enforced through fear.
*
(3:39) The mysterious underground book, "AOC's Book," and its parallels to real-world resistance literature.
*
(5:26) Groupthink and mob mentality as tools for control, pushing conformity through fear.
*
(7:03) The danger of manipulated language and narratives in shaping authoritarianism.
*
"From Trumerica with Love" is a modern retelling of George Orwell's "1984," as reimagined in a current-day version of America ruled by Leader for Life, Donald Trump.
*
Get the novel from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CQTXPG4D
*
Apple Books:
https://books.apple.com/us/book/from-trumerica-with-love/id6474883869
*
Google Play Books:
https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=JlvzEAAAQBAJ
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Kobo Books:
https://www.kobo.com/ebook/from-trumerica-with-love
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