2 chapters across the catalog
The "small acts of kindness" in Stockholm Syndrome are compared to political tokens, such as Supreme Court appointments or Vice Presidential picks. The hosts describe this as "intermittent reinforcement," where an abuser uses occasional positive gestures to keep a victim bonded. They argue this cycle has been used as a method of control since the era of slavery.
The final stage of mind control involves reinforcement and the creation of a "new normal." By controlling the social environment and information flow, leaders can make abnormal behaviors seem standard. The hosts argue that the media is currently performing a "real number" on the public by constantly repeating pandemic narratives to achieve this reinforcement.
