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In Titanic Conspiracy, Emmy-nominated actor and internationally bestselling author Geoffrey Giuliano dives deep beneath the surface of one of the most iconic maritime disasters in history. With the skill of a seasoned storyteller and the intensity of a man driven by truth, Giuliano offers listeners more than a retelling of the doomed voyage of the RMS Titanic—he delivers a gripping, unnerving exploration of what might have really happened that cold April night in 1912.

Outside of the progressive academics and activists whose ideology came to dominate the West in the second decade of the twenty-first century, arguably no group influenced public discourse as much as the Intellectual Dark Web.

Wer dieses Hörbuch gehört hat, weiß, was es im Umgang mit Social Media, Smartphones und KI zu beachten gilt. Ab wann soll mein Kind ein Smartphone bekommen? Wie viel Medienzeit ist angemessen? Welche Apps soll ich erlauben? Welchen Gefahren ist mein Kind im Netz ausgesetzt? ...

Mysteries of the Ancient World examines some of the most bizarre, surprising and unexplained phenomena of the ancient world. Ranging from cold cases millennia in the making to the sudden, baffling disappearances of entire civilizations to the creation of mysterious monuments, it searches for the truth behind these remarkable stories. With a careful analysis of the various theories that have been used over the years to try and understand these curious occurrences, the author gets to the bottom of what really happened.

Misinformation isn’t just noise—it’s a strategic weapon used to sway elections, distort reality, and weaken democracy. Democracy Unveiled exposes the tactics behind political manipulation, revealing how digital platforms, media bias, and psychological tricks shape public perception. This book breaks down real-world examples from the 2024 election cycle, illustrating the growing influence of disinformation and providing listeners with the tools to think critically, identify deception, and protect democratic values.

What is the new way to pump a phenomenon, so people tire of it or fear it? How can powerful entities water down opponent’s tea? How can powerful entities steamroll grand policy? With mass formation psychosis. In 2021, a few M.D.s ventured opinions about mass formation psychosis. The people who control the news media and the public schools have the ability to not only smother opposition. But to create an idiocracy that doesn’t question.

What do people in the United States and Europe think about the rich? There are several thousand books and articles on stereotypes and prejudices directed at women, people of various races or nationalities, and even the poor. In contrast, there has only been sporadic research into stereotypes about the rich, and no published comprehensive, scientific study on the topic—until now.

Wahr werden und aussteigen? Oder weiter Augen zu und sterben? Wir befinden uns an der letzten Haltestelle vor der Hölle. Wie sind wir hierher geraten? Wo sind wir falsch abgebogen? Wieso stand auf jedem Straßenschild hierhin eine Lüge? Und wieso war der ganze Weg damit gepflastert? Seit Ende der achtziger Jahre führt eine allmächtige Psychopathen-Clique uns an der Nase herum Richtung Abgrund.

Hättest du mitgemacht? Wenn du zu meiner Zeit gelebt hättest, hättest du hinter die sauberen Fassaden geblickt? Oder wärst Du im Club der Verursacher, der Denunzianten und Verräter gewesen? Welches Spiel hättest Du im System gespielt.

Gidget: Origins of a Teen Girl Transmedia Franchise examines the multiplicity of books, films, TV shows, and merchandise that make up the transmedia Gidget universe from the late 1950s to the 1980s. The book examines the Gidget phenomenon as an early and unique teen girl franchise that expands understanding of both teen girlhood and transmedia storytelling, providing an invaluable insight into this iconic franchise for students and researchers in film studies, feminist media studies, and youth culture.

Las investigaciones e infografías sobre los casos de crímenes, fenómenos paranormales y eventos históricos más peculiares y fantásticos, que se ganaron el título de LEYENDAS LEGENDARIAS.

For the past five decades Ms. has been the nation’s most influential source of feminist ideas, and it remains at the forefront of feminism today, affecting thought and culture with a younger-than-ever readership (ages 16-20!). Here are essays, profiles, conversations with and features by: Alice Walker, Cynthia Enloe, Pauli Murray, Nancy Pelosi, bell hooks, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Brittney Cooper, and Joy Harjo, as well as fiction and poetry by Toni Morrison, Joyce Carol Oates, Adrienne Rich, Rita Dove, and Sharon Olds, and many others.

Cold War Radio is a fascinating look at how the United States waged the Cold War through the international broadcasting of Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). Mark G. Pomar takes listeners inside the two radio stations to show how the broadcasts were conceived and the impact they had on international broadcasting, United States-Soviet relations, Russian history, and the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Wenn jetzt nicht etwas Grundlegendes geschieht, dann war's das mit der Freiheit. Und nicht die Angriffe ihrer Gegner werden ihr den Garaus machen - die Gleichgültigkeit derer, die sie so lange genossen, wird es tun. Pandemien, Weltkrieg, Klimanotstand: Die Freiheit schwebt in höchster Gefahr. "Freiheitsgesäusel"? "Mehr Diktatur wagen"? Was ist kaputt in den Herzen und Köpfen der vielen, dass sie sich selbst und ihre Freiheit so geringschätzen, ja regelrecht verachten? Warum stimmen sie ihrer eigenen Entrechtung zu und scheinen in ihre Ketten geradezu verliebt.

David Gardner delves into the world of celebrity to investigate legendary stories that continue to fascinate and intrigue to this day. If people famously remember where they were when JFK was assassinated, many also recall where they were and what they were doing when Elvis, Princess Diana and John Lennon died. As for Marilyn Monroe, the candle flickered out long ago, but only now can the truth be told about how and why she died.

Wie würde es dir gefallen, wenn eine künstliche Intelligenz, über die Geburt und Tod deiner Kinder entscheiden würde, und du nur dann Kinder bekommen dürftest, wenn dein CO₂-Konto und die Sozialkreditpunkte deiner elektronischen Identität (EID) über genug Guthaben verfügen? Wie würdest du dich verhalten, wenn dir deine dystopische Regierung, dein Kind nach der Geburt einfach so entzieht und tötet, weil eine (KI) beschlossen hat, dass es den genetischen Anforderungen der WHO nicht entspricht, oder dein CO2-Budget schlicht zu niedrig ist, für eine legale Geburt.

Im Jubiläumsjahr 2023 rettet John Sinclair die Welt seit fünfzig Jahren vor Vampiren, Hexen und anderen Unholden. Der Geisterjäger ist Kult - auch darum, weil er auf einen großen Kulturschatz des Horrors zurückgreift. Seine Feinde stammen aus unterschiedlichen Mythologien der ganzen Welt, wurden inspiriert durch reale Figuren oder Hollywood-Erfolge. Auch John Sinclair selbst geht mit der Zeit, bleibt nicht unberührt von historischen Ereignissen und neuen Rollenbildern.

Local news is essential to democracy. Meaningful participation in civic life is impossible without it. However, local news is in crisis. According to one widely cited study, some 2,500 newspapers have closed over the last generation. And it is often marginalized communities of color who have been left without the day-to-day journalism they need to govern themselves in a democracy.

From the moment we are born to the day we die, we are under a spell. We are controlled by the magicians who use marketing and propaganda to manipulate our every thought. From religious leaders to company executives, from politicians to secret military elites, everything we do, say and even think is scrutinized. For thousands of years the system has been built, slowly consuming our true nature. Many are happy in their state of delusion. But every now and then a rogue appears who recognizes the truth for what it really is.

Secret societies exist for one purpose – creating power, maintaining power and growing power. In order to do so they have to control you and me. They have to manipulate markets, media, government and religion. This is how they do it.