With the years and convulsions of history, the word-as reductionist as the dictionary itself-has undergone absurd metamorphoses. In some countries, they prefer the word destabilization. Poor countries no longer exist, just disadvantaged or underprivileged ones. We say brainwashing instead of propaganda. And now we refer to revolutions in fashion, music and electronics, where ink flows but not blood. The point is profit, not truth
In his book "Hostage," Elie Wiesel discusses how the language we use has evolved over time, often reflecting the complexities of social and political contexts. He highlights how certain terms have been modified or replaced to fit contemporary narratives. For instance, the term "poor countries" has shifted to "disadvantaged" or "underprivileged," and the word "propaganda" has been softened to "brainwashing," indicating a move away from direct confrontation with reality.
Wiesel emphasizes that these changes in terminology often prioritize profit and marketing over the truth. He points out the prevalence of terms like "destabilization" and the trivialization of revolutions in cultural domains such as fashion and technology. The focus, he argues, has shifted from significant struggles that involve real human experiences to superficial trends that lack substance, demonstrating a concerning detachment from the gravity of these issues.
