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  • The Greatest Songwriter You’ve Heard Of (And Sung Along To, Too)

    The Greatest Songwriter You’ve Heard Of (And Sung Along To, Too)

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    Bob Dylan. The name conjures images of a harmonica, poetic lyrics, and a gravelly voice that’s been the soundtrack to countless road trips and singalongs. But how many of his iconic songs have you belted out without realizing they were his handiwork? We’re talking about songs so ingrained in popular culture, they transcend their original artist. Even publications like Rolling Stone, which…

  • “You Get a Manufactured Zeitgeist!” – How Our Tale is Manipulated and Why We Should Care

    “You Get a Manufactured Zeitgeist!” – How Our Tale is Manipulated and Why We Should Care

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    Imagine a world where the prevailing ideas, trends, and beliefs – the very “spirit of the times” – are not a reflection of organic social evolution, but rather a carefully crafted illusion. This chilling reality isn’t just science fiction; it’s a concept with growing relevance in today’s information age. 1984: A Glimpse into Information Warfare…