The term propaganda has long been associated with authoritarian regimes, lies, and manipulation. Nathan Crick, a professor of rhetoric and philosophy at Texas A&M University, wants us to see it in a different light. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience.
Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . Crick, who has been teaching his students about propaganda for 20 years, defines it as “a value-neutral set of techniques for mass persuasion.
Crick, who has been teaching his students about propaganda for 20 years, defines it as “a value-neutral set of techniques for mass persuasion. ” These techniques are everywhere today, he says. Most of us both devour and invent propaganda every day without knowing it.