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>Are such perceptual and cognitive distortions possible?

Is this unknown? I think it's been know for a long time. What is difficult is reliably use it to get a desired result.

FYI, most of the HN crowd here are proles here who are incapable of identifying any truth in Orwell's writings.

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> FYI, most of the HN crowd here are proles here who are incapable of identifying any truth in Orwell's writings.

can u elaborate

They are probably referring to the kool aid drinkers

In that case, they must have no clue what ‘proles’ is short for.

I have been down voted _and_ flagged. See what I mean?

Like someone mentioned here, they buy into the larger propaganda, which could be the govt, society, a professional group, a cultural group etc.

Their have no ability of independent thought, anyone with a different point of view other than what their thought leaders suggests can be the target of their ire.

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