The Brilliant Mind and Lost Opportunities - Forbidden History - S02 EP6 - History Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What lessons can be learned from history?

History has taught us three important lessons. The first is that you have to do it yourself if you want to change the world. Second, it is essential to prepare people for change if you want to transform their lives. Third, when you change the future, you have to make it better.

The first lesson we can learn is that there are only two ways to transform the world. One is fight for it. When you fight for it, you focus on winning and lose sight of why you started fighting in the first place.

While you cannot control their reactions to your ideas or how they present them, you can influence how they are presented. If you attempt to convince someone of something, you'll fail. But if you set out to inspire someone to action, you'll succeed.

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. We have two options: we can wait for life to happen to you or we can make it happen. This means we need to choose what kind of life you want. Is it better to decide what kind of life we want or wait for someone else? Or, do we want control of our destiny and take control?

We are living in a golden age, I would argue. There are more possibilities than ever before, which has created a lot of excitement. It's exciting to see people feel empowered to shape their future.

However, it can also be a problem. It's not easy to know what you want or how to get it. Therefore, it is important to identify what you want and then find a way.

Let's say, for instance, that you are looking to buy a home. You could relax and hope that someone will give you a gift voucher to Home Depot. You could also ask yourself "What would you love to do?" Then, look for a job that lets you do it. Next, apply for financing.

Now let's imagine you wanted to travel around the world. It's possible to ask, "Where do you want to travel?" You might then start saving money and researching other countries online. Then, you book a trip.

Now, let's say you didn't know what you wanted. You would most likely do one of these things. This is how you can increase your chances for getting what you want. This may seem absurd, but it works.

The third lesson is the ability to always improve the future, regardless of what happens next. It is easy to see why. Our choices impact who we become and who we are.

Use history to your advantage, to learn from other people's failures and successes and to keep improving until success.

If you don’t feel you have any value to the world, you are already behind. You have to believe that you're better than you thought you were.

You don't need to know everything in order to start. Start small and then build on it. Reflect on the lessons that you've taken from your experiences throughout your life. What have your failures been? What were your successes? How have you overcome obstacles?

Remember that you are the only one who can limit your potential. No matter what anyone may say, you can do whatever you want.

Benjamin Franklin said, "Nothing will be successful unless you do."

Who was the first to say that those who don’t learn from history are ignorant?

Even though we want to live in an ideal universe where everyone learns through history, it's not possible to learn more from our failures.

There's no better way to learn to do something right than to experience it wrong.

It is a mistake to not do it correctly the first time.

You'll eventually discover why you made the changes if you continue to make them.

You may even find that you could do it better the second time.

It doesn't mean that you shouldn't continue to try. It means you've learned a lot.

Even though you cannot avoid making mistakes completely, you can minimize them. That is what will make the difference in success or failure.

Acknowledging your mistakes is the first step. Look at your mistakes objectively, and then ask yourself: "What lessons have I learned?"

Your mistakes will only be lessons if your honesty is honest. These are opportunities to learn.

And that's exactly what happened to Thomas Edison. He failed numerous times before finally inventing light bulbs.

He didn't let his failures discourage him. Instead, he took each failure as an opportunity and improved his design.

And over time, he invented the most popular form of lighting today.

So, if you fail, don't get discouraged. Learn from your failures. Use them.

And then try again.

What is the most valuable thing that you have learned in history?

This question doesn't have an easy answer. However, there are three main points to consider when thinking about learning. First, we must realize that knowledge is power. Second, it is important to recognize that knowledge is cumulative. The third is to be aware of how quickly knowledge can change.

Knowledge is power. Because it empowers people to make better decisions. We would not have any trouble making decisions if our information was perfect. We would do exactly what we wanted, regardless of whether it was right and wrong.

Knowledge, although it is power, is also cumulative. Once we have learned something, we can continue adding knowledge to our brains. As time goes on, we become smarter. Knowledge accumulates.

Let's now look at the third. While knowledge is cumulative, it doesn't stay static for very long. In fact, knowledge is constantly changing. Every day scientists discover new facts, theories, ways of thinking. Each day new discoveries are made.

Technology is a key component of our culture. It allows us to instantly access information. Technology makes it possible to store vast amounts of data in digital form and share it among millions of people worldwide.

Globalization has transformed the way we see technology and knowledge. Globalization is the process by which ideas and products spread across borders. Knowledge is now available everywhere because of globalization.

The internet enables anyone to access information anywhere in the world. Anybody can access the internet to read, watch movies, listen and play music, as well as surf the net. All of these activities require knowledge.

Knowledge is becoming more available, but it is also becoming more niche. For example, if you go online today, you'll find hundreds of thousands of websites offering advice on topics such as health, finance, business, cooking, sports, and travel. These sites offer information on nearly every topic possible.

But if you go online to buy a car, you'll probably find only a few dozen sites offering automotive-related services and products. Instead of finding thousands of sites covering every conceivable subject, you'll find only a handful covering cars.

Because experts in certain fields can share and create valuable knowledge, this is why specialization is important. Experts often have an in-depth knowledge of a subject. They're also able to produce high-quality content that's targeted toward their specific audience.

Consumers will appreciate this specialization because they won't have to go through tons of irrelevant information. Instead, consumers can narrow their search to a select few websites that contain lots of useful information.

Experts can also benefit from specialization as they are able to build strong businesses around what they know. If someone purchases a book, they expect the author to be an expert in his field and to present a clear and concise explanation. He wants to be confident that the author understands his message.

An expert who isn't a specialist risks losing customers who are expecting him to be one.

The scope of specialization doesn't stop at one area. Nowadays, specialists are not limited to one area. One might be an accountant, lawyer, doctor, teacher, or other specialist. We are also likely to be parents, spouses and friends.

Experts argue that specialization is so common that it's impossible for one person to be an expert in all aspects of the same thing.

So, how do you become a specialist in multiple areas? The answer is simple: practice. It takes practice to master a skill. And when you make progress, you keep going until you reach a level where people recognize your expertise.

Nowadays, there are entire industries devoted to helping others achieve this goal. You can learn how to quickly acquire knowledge through workshops, seminars, conferences and schools.

Is it possible to learn from the past and not repeat past mistakes?

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 for mediocrity.

The same old stories are what repeat history. Our world is conditioned to believe there are immutable laws and fixed truths. These laws are unchangeable and we have no control over them.

This keeps us from being able to think critically. The ability to question authority. To challenge assumptions. If we don’t ask questions, we don’t grow. When we don't learn, we stagnate. When we stagnate we make the same mistakes again and again.

But history isn't the same because we continue making the same mistakes. History repeats itself because we don't learn from our errors and keep making the same mistakes.

It is possible to break the cycle of history repetition. You can change the way you see the world, and your perspective by realizing that nothing is fixed in stone. Nothing is unchangeable. Everything is constantly changing.

To break the cycle, embrace uncertainty. Accepting the possibility of things going wrong. Accept that failure is possible. Accept that failure may be possible.

Accept that you may never achieve your goals. Acceptance is a part of learning, but it's important to continue improving.

Holding on to the past will keep you stuck. If you believe there are only certain truths, it will be impossible to move forward.

Freedom is only possible if you are willing to let go. To move forward, you must give up control.

Statistics

• According to the Washington Post, Coming back to babies' mailing, the most extended trip taken by a “mailed” child happened to be in 1915. (medium.com)
• But 95% of amputations were done with anesthesia, u/Thrabalen points out. (lifehacker.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)
• For example, your chance of survival might go from 10% to 30% in some zones. (lifehacker.com)
• Only 2.5% of Americans owned stocks in 1929. (collabfund.com)

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How To

How did marketing history turn into propaganda?

The term "propaganda," which was first used in 1879 by Max Weber, a German sociologist, was derived from the Greek word Praopagos which means "to communicate well". The Latin verb propaganda, which means "nearby" or at hand, and the noun "agogos," which means "speech or speech," is the source of the word. It is "a systematic effort towards shaping attitudes and behaviour."

In his book "Propaganda," published in 1928, British journalist George Orwell wrote: "To understand the true nature of propaganda, we must realize that it is not the intention to make people believe anything; it is only the intention to change their beliefs...It is intended to make them accept one thing rather than another."

Edward Bernays (1891 – 95), who was Sigmund's nephew, and psychoanalyst. He became famous when he created the term "public relations" (1922). He said that "the conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in a democratic society." He founded "Bernays & Company" in 1927. This was where he worked until 1955.

Bernays devised a technique called "engineering consent" to influence public opinion using advertising and publicity campaigns. This was from the 1920s to 1950s. His methods were later adopted by mass media outlets such as Time Magazine and CBS News. Bernays began to work closely with corporations, government agencies, and individuals 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.

His most famous client was the tobacco business. Philip Morris, who he assisted in developing a campaign against smoking was the most prominent client. The campaign resulted from the SurgeonGeneral recommending that smoking be banned indoors. In 1965, the Cigarette Advertising Act was adopted. This bans any cigarette advertisement in print media such as newspapers and television.

He also provided advice to President Franklin D Roosevelt regarding how to handle the growing labor force 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 made the government seem like a loving father figure, and it helped the president win his re-election bid in 1936.

Bernays began to promote the idea that radio listening could increase radio sales as radio popularity grew. In the 1930s, he introduced "branding" as well as "advertising". He believed that consumers could feel special and be influenced through appealing to their emotions. So, he promoted the slogan: "Have your got what it take?" He encouraged women to get war bonds for their money in 1933.

He founded a political committee, "Young People for Freedom," in 1944. The group's goal was to encourage Americans aged 18-30 to vote Republican. Dwight Eisenhower was elected president in 1952 after Bernays' efforts were successful.

Bernays convinced CIA to organize a coup in Iran in 1953. Shah Reza Pahlevi was replaced by Mohammad Mosaddegh. This was to stop Mosaddegh acquiring Iranian oilfields. After the coup, Bernays wrote articles praising the new regime as a "moderate," "progressive," and "modernized" one.

Bernays also received numerous awards throughout his career.