Propaganda succeeds when the lie becomes easier than the truth.
Lies win when they are easier than reality. Truth survives only in those willing to carry its weight.
Propaganda does not prevail by force alone; it prevails by convenience. A falsehood need not be more convincing than reality—it only needs to demand less effort from those who adopt it. The human mind, driven by efficiency, selects the path of least resistance. When a lie is structured to simplify complexity, to eliminate ambiguity, and to shield from conflict, it becomes more livable than the truth. At that moment, persuasion ends and assimilation begins.
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