PROGRAMMING THE NATION: Subliminal Echoes
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PROGRAMMING THE NATION: Subliminal Echoes
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Dive into the hidden waves of communication with "Subliminal Echoes," a groundbreaking podcast that peels back the curtain on subliminal messaging in media, advertising, and beyond. From the whispered myths...
show more- (00:50-03:31) Introduction to the concept of subliminal messages, illustrating with examples like rapid flashes of messages on screens and subliminal cuts in images and advertisements.
- (03:31-07:42) Discussion on the power and history of subliminal messaging, from its psychological aspects discussed by Freud to its early use in advertising, highlighted by the influential work of Edward Bernays who utilized Freudian theories for consumer manipulation.
- (08:55-10:41) James Vicary's 1957 experiment claiming increased sales using subliminal messages in a movie theater; later admitted to be a hoax, though the idea continued to influence and concern the public and marketers.
- (10:10-22:09) Examination of subliminal advertising in various media, legislative responses, and public reaction, including fears about subliminal messages in music and other media leading to behavioral changes.
- (22:09-1:38:57) Deep dive into the modern implications and ethical considerations of subliminal messaging in advertising, politics, and broader media, suggesting significant subconscious influence remains a controversial and largely unregulated practice.
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