It's all societal acceptance. People have a desperate need to be a part of the crowd.
As much as a piece of shit my father was, locking me away so I never got to socialize as a kid has been a massive blessing as an adult in that I don't need the approval of strangers.
Correct. The brainwashing begins in mass media. The “approved” position is heavily reinforced be it through sitcoms, cartoons or talk shows with canned laughter and applause or other signals of group approval.
It's all societal acceptance. People have a desperate need to be a part of the crowd.
As much as a piece of shit my father was, locking me away so I never got to socialize as a kid has been a massive blessing as an adult in that I don't need the approval of strangers.
Correct. The brainwashing begins in mass media. The “approved” position is heavily reinforced be it through sitcoms, cartoons or talk shows with canned laughter and applause or other signals of group approval.