The public is rendered apathetic through fear and propaganda from "summary" of The Origins of Totalitarianism by Hannah Arendt
The public's apathy is not a natural state but rather a product of manipulation. Fear and propaganda are the tools used by totalitarian regimes to strip individuals of their agency, rendering them passive and compliant. Through the dissemination of falsehoods and the cultivation of an atmosphere of constant threat, these regimes create a sense of pervasive insecurity that serves to paralyze the public. Propaganda plays a crucial role in this process by distorting reality and promoting a distorted worldview that serves the interests of the regime. By inundating individuals with a barrage of misinformation and carefully crafted narratives, totalitarian regimes are able to control the public discourse and shape public opinion to their advantage. Through the manipulation of language and the dissemination of lies, they are able to create a false sense of reality that serves to justify their a...
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