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What does it mean?
He expresses revulsion at wartime propaganda and the regression to barbarism, as a lover of truth and civilization.
In plain terms
Propaganda and barbarism disgust him.
What can you take from it?
Guard against misinformation and cultural decline.

Where it applies

  • media literacy
  • cultural preservation

Putting it to work

  • promote factual reporting
  • support education

Questions to consider

  • What tools best counter wartime propaganda?
  • How can civilization be resilient to barbarism?

Another view

Even with awareness, propaganda can be persuasive.

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