Advertising may be described as the science of arresting human intelligence long enough to get money from it.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Advertising is criticized as a method to halt critical thinking for profit.
- In plain terms
- Ads stop people from thinking so companies can make money.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware of ads that bypass your critical thinking.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you spot ads?
- Do ads change your mind?
Another view
Not all advertising is deceptive or intelligent.
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