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

πŸ“– Elie Wiesel

🌍 American  |  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Novelist

πŸŽ‚ September 30, 1928  β€“  ⚰️ July 2, 2016
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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.

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