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#propaganda #history #book #podcast #course #philosophy Jacques Ellul sought above all to alert the public to the real and profound dangers that propaganda poses to society and individuals. For him, the critique of propaganda was not aimed at blindly condemning the system in place, but at enlightening citizens on the mechanisms of manipulation they face. Ellul considered that the first step in combating the harmful effects of propaganda was the recognition and understanding of these dangers. He stressed that before one can defend oneself against something, it is essential to be aware of it. By exposing the techniques and impacts of propaganda, Ellul aimed to make these dangers visible and understandable, thus enabling individuals and society to take measures to protect themselves and maintain their autonomy as well as their critical judgment.