Do you know how they brainwash people? They repeat something over and over. And that's what we do in this country. Owning things is good. More money is good. More property is good. More commercialism is good. More is good. More is good. We repeat it-- and have it repeated to us-- over and over until nobody bothers to even think otherwise. The average person is so fogged up by all this, he has no perspective on what's really important anymore.
In the quote from "Tuesdays with Morrie," it is suggested that people can be brainwashed through the repetition of messages. The author highlights how societal values emphasize the importance of ownership, wealth, and consumerism, leading individuals to accept these beliefs without question. This relentless reinforcement of ideas impacts people's ability to critically consider what truly matters in life.
The repetition of the notion that “more is good” creates a fog of conformity, distancing the average person from deeper perspectives and essential values. As people internalize these messages, they often lose sight of their priorities, becoming caught up in material pursuits rather than meaningful experiences or connections. The text serves as a reminder to challenge societal norms and reflect on what is genuinely significant in our lives.
