Glider Secrets - Wicked Inventions - S01 EP09 - History Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What lessons can history teach us?

There are three lessons we've learned from history. First, you must do it yourself when you change the world. Second, it is essential to prepare people for change if you want to transform their lives. Third, the future must be better if you want to change it.

The first lesson is to recognize that there are two options for changing the world. The first is to fight for it. The second is to make it happen. When you fight for it, you focus on winning and lose sight of why you started fighting in the first place.

You cannot control what people think, but you can make sure they like the way you present them. If you try to convince someone, you will fail. But, if your goal is to inspire someone to act, you'll be successful.

Great movements were born out of an idea that was realized and then taken action. Whether you are creating change or responding to it, these are the three best ways to make your mark. Be clear about what is important to you, be open about where you came from, and dare to go where no one else has.

Second, we have the ability to choose. Either we wait for the right circumstances to unfold or we can make them happen. This means that we have to decide what kind life we want. Do we wait for someone else to permit us to live? Or do we want to take charge of our destiny?

I'd argue that we're living in a golden age right now. We have more opportunities than ever before which is creating excitement. People feel empowered to make their own futures and that's very exciting.

It can also cause problems. It's difficult for people to know exactly what they want or how to achieve it.

For example, let's say you want to buy a house. You could sit back and hope someone gives you a gift certificate to Home Depot. Or you could ask yourself, "What would I love to do?" You can then search for a job where you can do it. Next, apply for financing.

Now, suppose you were to travel the world. Now, you might wonder "Where would I like to go?" The next step is to start saving money, research countries online, talk with friends, etc. Then, you book a trip.

Let's say that you don't have a clear idea of what you want. You'd likely end up doing one of these things anyway. This is how you can increase your chances for getting what you want. Although it may sound silly, it is effective.

The third lesson is the ability to always improve the future, regardless of what happens next. This is because it's simple. Our choices affect who and what we become.

You can learn from the mistakes and successes of others and continue to improve until you achieve your goals.

If you don’t believe you can offer anything, you’re already behind. You must believe you are better than you think you are.

If you don't know where to begin, start with what you know. Start small and go from there. Think about what you've learned throughout your life. What have you failed to do? What has been your greatest success? How did you overcome obstacles?

Last but not least, remember that no one can stop you from reaching your full potential. No matter what anyone says, you can do anything you put your mind to.

Benjamin Franklin stated, "Nothing can work unless it works."

How to Learn from the Mistakes and Victories of Human History.

History doesn't repeat itself. Learning from the mistakes of human past history doesn't require much time. Make sure you don't repeat them!

Recognize what worked in the past, and use those lessons to improve your business.

This is possible by studying books about leadership and managing strategies as well case studies of successful businesses that have been around for decades.

You will be able to learn from their success stories and avoid the same mistakes they made.

It is also possible to study the bankruptcy cases of other businesses. Why did they fail? Are there common themes between these failures? These insights can help prevent costly mistakes.

Finally, read about notable historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and John D. Rockefeller. Although they had some of most impressive resumes anywhere, none knew how manage people or run businesses. Learn from their mistakes to help you make better decisions.

The bottom line is that you can learn from the failures and victories of human experience. You just need to spend a few moments every day reflecting on what worked in the past, and then finding ways to apply them today.

What is the most important thing to learn in history?

There isn't an easy answer to this question. However, there are three main points to consider when thinking about learning. We must first realize that knowledge is power. Second, knowledge is cumulative. Third, we must appreciate how quickly knowledge changes.

Knowledge is power. This empowers us with the knowledge we need to make better decisions and live better lives. Perfect information would make it easy to make informed decisions. We would always do exactly what we wanted without worrying about whether it was right or wrong.

Knowledge is power, but it can also be cumulative. This means that after we've acquired knowledge, we continue to learn more. As time passes, we become smarter and smarter. Knowledge accumulates.

Let's now turn our attention to the third. Although knowledge is cumulative, it doesn’t stay static very long. Knowledge is constantly evolving. Every day scientists discover new facts, theories, ways of thinking. There are always new discoveries.

Our culture is dependent on technology that allows us instant access to information. Technology allows us to store huge amounts of data electronically and share it with millions around the globe.

Globalization has changed how we think about technology. Globalization refers the process whereby ideas and products are spread across borders. Knowledge is now available everywhere because of globalization.

Access to information from anywhere on the planet is possible thanks to the internet. You can watch movies, browse the internet, listen or play music and read books. All these activities require knowledge.

Information is becoming more accessible and more specialized. If you search online for advice on health, finance or business, you will find hundreds of thousands of sites offering information about topics such as cooking, travel, sport, or business. These sites offer information on nearly every topic possible.

However, if you search online for automotive-related products and services, there are only a handful of sites. There will not be thousands of sites that cover every subject. You'll only find a handful of sites that specialize in cars.

This is because experts can create and share valuable information in their particular fields. Experts often have a deep understanding of a particular field. Experts are also capable of producing high-quality content targeted at their audience.

This specialization is good news for consumers because they don't need to search through tons of useless information. Instead, they can concentrate on a few sites that have lots of useful content.

Experts also have the advantage of specialization. They can build strong businesses around this expertise. The buyer of a book expects the author will be knowledgeable enough to explain the subject clearly and concisely. He wants to feel confident that the author is able to convey his message.

If an expert does not specialize, he risks losing out on potential customers who expect him to be knowledgeable.

Specialization isn't limited to just one area. Many people today are experts in many areas. You might be an accountant or lawyer, a doctor or teacher. But we're also likely to be a parent, spouses, friends, and fans.

Experts agree that it is impossible to succeed in one area without being skilled in another.

So how can you become an expert across multiple fields? The answer is easy: practice. You have to put in the time to learn. When you start to make progress, it's important to keep going until your skills are recognized by others.

Nowadays, there are entire industries devoted to helping others achieve this goal. There are many courses, workshops, seminars and conferences that teach people how quickly to acquire knowledge.

Do we have to learn history in order to avoid making the same mistakes as before?

Because we keep repeating the same mistakes, history repeats itself. We fail to learn from our mistakes. We don't change. We get complacent. We settle to mediocrity.

History also repeats itself because we keep believing the same old stories. Our culture has conditioned us to believe there is an immutable law and a fixed truth. That we cannot do anything to affect them.

This keeps us from being able to think critically. The ability to question authority. By challenging assumptions. And when we don't question, we don't grow. We stagnate when we don’t grow. We repeat the same mistakes when we stagnate.

History doesn't repeat itself, because we continue to make the same mistakes. History repeats itself when we refuse to learn from past mistakes and instead keep repeating them.

Change your perception of the world and yourself to stop the cycle. Nothing is fixed. All things are subject to constant change.

The key to breaking the cycle of uncertainty is acceptance. To accept that things could go wrong. To accept that we may not succeed. Accepting failure as a possibility.

Accept the fact that you might not reach your goals. Acceptance is a part of learning, but it's important to continue improving.

You will always remain stuck in the past if you hold on to certainty. You can't move forward if your beliefs are fixed.

You can't control your destiny. You must let go of control if you want to move forward.

Statistics

• For example, your chance of survival might go from 10% to 30% in some zones. (lifehacker.com)
• The classic clown stylings we know today have specific origins, according to u/Bodark34. (lifehacker.com)
• During the Peak of her power, She commanded over 1,800 pirate ships and an estimated 80,000 men. (knownepal.net)
• According to Smithsonian, mailing young James Beagle through postage cost only 15 cents, although his parents paid him $50. (medium.com)
• According to the wiki Napoleon Bonaparte who led many successful battles during the French revolution and gained popularity as Little Corporal was 1.68 meters long, equivalent to 5 foot 6 inches, which is indeed the average height of men. (knownepal.net)

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How did marketing history turn into propaganda?

The term "propaganda" was first used in 1879 when German sociologist Max Weber coined the word from the Greek word "praopagos" which means "to speak well." The Latin verb propaganda, which can be translated as "nearby", or "at hand," and its noun "agogos, which can translate to "speech" or discourse, are the sources of the word. It refers to "a systematic effort to shape attitudes or behavior."

George Orwell, a British journalist, wrote in his 1928 book, "Propaganda": "To understand propaganda's true nature, we need to realize that it does not have the intent to make people believe anything. It is only the intention of changing their beliefs...It is meant to make them accept one thing over another."

Edward Bernays (1891 - 1995), who served as Sigmund Freud's nephew and psychoanalyst, became famous after he invented the term "public relations" in 1922. He said, "The conscious and intelligent manipulations the organized habits or opinions of the masses is an essential element in a democratic democracy." He started the public relations agency "Bernays & Company", where he remained until 1955.

Bernays created an "engineering consent” technique that influenced public opinion via advertising and publicity campaigns from the 1920s through the 1950s. His techniques were later adopted and used by mass media organizations such as Time Magazine. CBS News. NBC News. Newsweek. Bernays became a close collaborator with corporations and government agencies in order to influence public opinion after World War II. Some of his clients included Johnson & Johnson, General Electric, Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Ford Motor Company, U.S. Department of Defense, American Tobacco Company, DuPont, Rayonier, and the United States Chamber of Commerce.

The tobacco industry was his most important client. He helped Philip Morris to develop a campaign against smoking in 1939. The Surgeon General recommended that indoor smoking be prohibited. The Cigarette Advertising Act, which banned any advertisement for cigarettes in print media (magazines, newspapers, television) was passed by the Senate in 1965.

He also advised President Franklin D Roosevelt on how to deal with the growing labor movement during the Great Depression. Bernays suggested to the president that he declare a "war against hunger" and use the federal government's ability to ensure adequate food supplies. This strategy helped the president win reelection in 1936 by making the government appear benevolent and fatherly.

Bernays promoted the idea of "radio-listening" in order to increase radio sales. In the 1930s, Bernays introduced the concepts of "branding", and "advertising". He believed that consumers can be influenced by appealing directly to their emotions and making them feel special. For example, he promoted the slogan "Have you got what it takes?" 1933: Encouraged women to invest in war bonds.

He founded a political committee, "Young People for Freedom," in 1944. This group had the goal of encouraging Americans aged 18 to 30 to vote Republican. Dwight Eisenhower was elected president in 1952 after Bernays' efforts were successful.

Bernays convinced CIA in 1953 to stage a coup d'etat in Iran. Shah Reza Pahlevi would replace Mohammad Mosaddegh. This was to stop Mosaddegh acquiring Iranian oilfields. Bernays published articles after the coup praising the new regime for being "moderate", "progressive,"and "modernized".

Bernays received many other awards throughout his career.