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People instinctually dehumanize others who do not conform to a standard group perspective of behaviour. Quite literally, intellectual might makes right...if the masses concur to a particular doctrine, then it is typically law regardless of what minorities may have to say about it. I'm talking to you, wikipedia. Commercialism, hedonism, you name it...people are not aware that they're being indoctrinated, because the media produces shows which empower people who feel that they're experiencing ineptitudes in particular roles in life (this is especially apparent in children's television; oppressive elements such as parents or teachers are often portrayed as completely unintelligent or downright stupid. See shows like Fairly Odd Parents or Jimmy Neutron to see what I mean). We are entangled in a society of hypocrites that assures itself that it is comprised of 'free' thinkers, whereas this attitude is the greatest hypocrisy of all.
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