Hypernormalization keeps us in crisis—trapped in a false reality. But what happens when we see through it?
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In this episode of _Creation’s Paths_, Charlie and Brian explore the concept of **Hypernormalization**, a large-scale form of **gaslighting** used by those in power to maintain control by creating an alternative reality. They trace its origins to the **Soviet Union’s collapse**, its adoption by **authoritarian regimes**, and its entrenchment in **U.S. politics**, from the **Moral Majority** to **Fox News** and beyond. They discuss how **privatization**, **deregulation**, and **corporate influence** manipulate public perception, keeping people in a state of **perpetual crisis** while diverting attention away from real economic and social issues.
Charlie and Brian break down how **storytelling** is used to shape public beliefs about **property, work, and the economy**, exposing how concepts like **"personal property" vs. "private property"**, and **"deregulation as freedom"**, are constructed illusions designed to benefit the wealthy elite. They argue that **recognizing and deconstructing these narratives** is essential to resisting **corporate control**, **wealth inequality**, and **government manipulation**.
They also discuss how **faith and doubt must coexist**, using religious and philosophical insights to emphasize the importance of **critical thinking** in navigating **propaganda**.
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## Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: The World as a Stage
00:53 Meet the Hosts: Charlie and Brian
01:03 Understanding Hypernormalization
01:57 Historical Context: Soviet Union and Beyond
03:32 Modern Examples of Hypernormalization
07:23 The Illusion of Private Property
10:42 Deregulation and Its Consequences
20:06 The Role of Science and Experts
24:16 Faith, Doubt, and Certainty
25:46 Conclusion and Call to Action
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