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We are going to be considering 12 sectors: Media, Communications, Education, Agriculture, Healthcare, Science and Big Tech, Manufacturing and Distribution, Finance, Real Estate, Public Safety, Energy, and religion. In Part II, we will take deeper dives into each of these sectors but for now, lets just look at what these key sectors are, across the socioeconomic landscape and how each plays a role in manipulating public opinion and/or controlling populations. Before we move on to Part II, just to get us “in the mood,” we will take a look at a few basic methodologies that have been used throughout history to control and manipulate populations along with some well-known examples.
I wanted to put these sectors in some kind of reasonable order. Perhaps in order of importance, levels of control, power or authority – but trying to establish criteria that would allow me to create something akin to a priority list while possible, was not going to be meaningful – especially when considering so many of these sectors are interrelated and how many of the methodologies used to control us are shared amongst them. Better to leave this up to you- to decide which sector’s influence of control is more or less significant than another.
Media – news and entertainment
All of the sectors we will dive into have one thing in common: the level of consolidation is incredible and ongoing. Media in the USA is basically controlled by 5 companies and if you look beyond the USA, including state controlled media, it is fair to say that a handful of powerful conglomerates and governments control the messaging.
We know that a healthy democracy relies on a robust and diverse media landscape. News organizations must be accountable to the public and provides accurate, balanced, and informative reporting. Is this the reality we live in? Of course not! When a small number of companies control the narrative, it undermines the free exchange of ideas and creates an environment in which division is too easily created and censorship is too easily imposed.
Communications
While the Media sector is responsible for generating and disseminating the narrative through news and entertainment content, the Communications sector provides the infrastructure and technology necessary to distribute those messages to the public. As noted earlier, the level of consolidation in these sectors is frightening. For example, 3 companies in the USA control roughly 90% of the wireless market. When we dive more deeply into each of the covered sectors in Part II, you will see how this consolidation lends itself to exactly the kind of control this project is meant to illuminate. From censorship to the harvesting of your personal data – while I am not sure how we course correct, we should, if nothing else, know where we are going.
Education
Only 2 sectors covered so far but I bet you are already seeing a trend. What happened to our DOJ and Anti-Trust? How is it possible that 3 publishers control roughly 80% of the entire college textbook market? It is no wonder that a textbook can cost a couple hundred bucks! Its also not a surprise that that there are efforts to create alternatives in the digital space. Are these upstarts really independent or offshoots of larger publishing and media houses? I do not know yet – haven’t done the research so we will learn about this together! Care to guess? I will take bets. Are the motivations behind new digital publishers primarily profit-driven or altruistic? Do they worry that the issues observed in the Media and Communications sectors, such as censorship, restrictions on open discourse, control, and manipulation of the narrative and ideology, are more likely to transpire when only a few publishers dominate the landscape? I am serious about that bet! $1.00 or even better – a beer! My guess is that the moment an independent publisher becomes meaningful, they get bought up by one of the big guys. The DOJ does not appear to be effective in their management of this or, the reality of consolidation in all of these sectors is intentional.
The control of publishing, while an obvious reason for concern, is far from the only methodology being used by the Education sector to exert control over ideology and, consequently, the general public’s beliefs. It is not easy to quantify the exact power that the combined teachers’ unions bring to bear on controlling the country’s narrative. The NEA (the National Education Association), alone, is the largest labor union and largest white-collar representative in the United States. To restate that clearly, there is no other industry, anywhere, that has a larger roster of dues paying members. This fact underscores the potential for teachers’ unions to wield considerable power in shaping the country’s ideological landscape. Do they use this power? How is the use of this power intertwined with government and the other sectors this project is covering? More on this in Part II.
Agriculture
The level of consolidation in the agricultural sector is truly remarkable. Today, just four companies dominate approximately 70% of the global market for seeds and agrochemicals. Both in the United States and around the world, farm sizes have expanded while the number of farm owners has dwindled. This trend is clearly evident within the European Union, where the total number of farms declined by 26.8% between 2005 and 2016, with the average farm size growing during the same time frame.
It would be misleading to attribute this consolidation solely to a nefarious scheme aimed at consuming small family farms. Some of this shift is driven by technological advancements and economies of scale, which have increased efficiencies. As a result, some of this consolidation would be happening “organically,” even without direct intent. But there is intent in everything we see. The rapid pace of consolidation and the resulting dominance of a few global agribusinesses pose a significant threat to the general public.
The close relationship between leading agribusinesses and governments, their involvement in shaping policy, their control over smaller family-owned farms, and their influence over other sectors, such as transportation, are critical factors being leveraged to redefine the world order. I know this may sound like conspiracy but remember the point of this project. Everything written here is backed up by fact, with references readily available. If I am successful in achieving my goal, the means and motives behind creating a new system of global control will become obvious and undeniable to anyone willing to read through these pages.
Healthcare
The consolidation within the Healthcare sector is a bit more complicated to quantify than some of the other sectors being discussed but it is still obvious and hugely impactful. For example, while there are thousands of companies that sell prescription drugs in the USA, only a handful control the market. These are the same companies that dominate the global stage and work with governments and health organizations to craft legislation, often imposing policies that work to the detriment of companies with fewer resources. This is a common theme across all sectors and not unexpected in the context of competition. The big guys do what they can to grow bigger and in the process, they hamstring the efforts of the little guys. The result is a consolidation of power and influence.
Aside from “big pharma,” the healthcare sector also consists of providers and those associations that were established to advocate for the needs of physicians and their patients. Of course, hospitals are also an important part of this sector. Over the last 20 years, we have seen a 25% reduction in the number of hospitals in the USA because of mergers and beyond this 25%, a distressing number of regional and rural hospitals simply shut down.
While consolidation in this sector can be shown to improve efficiencies related to cost, it is not clear that current systems are sustainable or that they provide for better patient outcomes. As with other sectors being discussed, in the context of this project, ongoing consolidation allows for ever increasing abuses of power. Through the dissemination of information (or misinformation), the promotion of certain treatments or preventatives while excluding other treatments (which are often less profitable), and the regulation or restriction of access to care based on social, economic, or political factors, ideologies are shaped and as a result, populations are controlled. As we question if, how, and why, a new world order is being implemented, understanding the influence of the Healthcare sector is critical.
Science and Big Tech
One of the biggest challenges in pursuing a project like this is to be sure that I do not fall prey to the same “confirmation bias,” that is often used as a strategy to keep us divided. I think that one of the best tools I can use to help me stay on the right path is simple honesty. For example, I am not entirely sure why I decided to lump Science and Big Tech together into one sector! I can certainly change it now, or later, but for now let’s just go with it.
Within the interrelations of the sectors we examine at Shit Against the Wall, Science and Big Tech emerge as integral threads, influencing every other critical sector. The consolidation within this sphere is mind-blowing, resulting in a concentration of power and influence in the hands of a few prominent companies. Giants such as Google, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Facebook wield an astounding degree of influence, raising questions about the extent to which our government operates independently of these tech giants. Their impact permeates areas such as personal privacy, data control, AI development, infrastructure, and the dissemination of information. In Part II, we will delve into specific case studies, exploring instances of censorship, ideological manipulation, government collusion, and the strategic leveraging of influence to sway government action.
Manufacturing and Distribution
Manufacturing and Distribution, central to any nation’s wellbeing, help form the world’s economy. This sector, dominated by a few multinational corporations, has experienced significant consolidation, leading to a concentration of power on a global scale. While this consolidation often allows for greater efficiencies it also brings with it profound societal implications.
These powerful entities can influence entire economies, controlling product availability, pricing, supply chains, and labor practices. They can also sway government policies and shape public perception. Furthermore, they utilize data from their operations to gain insights into consumer behavior, further influencing decision-making and societal trends.
In Part II, we’ll delve deeper into this consolidation’s implications and explore how these corporations and governments collaborate to exert global influence. Again, my goal is not to demonize these entities, but to shed light on the power systems shaping our world and to encourage critical thought on their influence in our lives.
Finance
I know I risk being repetitive, but we need to share a core understanding of consolidation and the impact consolidation has on each sector, the United States, and the world. Within the Finance sector, concentration of power is discernible, mirroring the pattern seen in other sectors. Just a few banking conglomerates and investment firms hold sway over global financial systems. Their influence extends beyond mere fiscal transactions, and into policy-making related to financial regulations and beyond. The core leadership of this sector can directly influence the economic wellbeing of nations.
The incredible power held by these financial giants allows them to steer global markets, impacting not only the economic landscape but also societal ideologies. The levers they pull can lead to economic prosperity or trigger financial crises, affecting millions of lives. Moreover, the data they accumulate, from individual credit scores to macroeconomic indicators, give them significant control over financial trends and consumer behavior.
For sure, this sector is highly regulated, as are many of the other sectors discussed. However, the efficacy of that regulation and the actual will of the regulators to impose or restrict the operations of the financial sector must be seriously questioned. Are there reasons for governments to turn a blind eye to certain financial entities and the regulations they are mandated to follow? Do government officials benefit from acting favorably on behalf of the financial sector? In Part II, we will dive deeper into the role of these finance giants, take a look at global power dynamics, and the ways this sector works hand in hand with governments, and other sectors, to exert influence. Again, the aim is not to villainize these entities, but to show how these power structures are being used to mold our world. We need to start from a place of honesty – not conspiracy, to allow and encourage an open and thoughtful dialogue regarding how these systems impact us today, and how they could be used to impact us tomorrow.
Real Estate
The Real Estate sector in the United States is complex! When we try to look at global trends, with laws and regulations concerning property, land use, and development so different from country to country, even from city to city, the challenge faced, as I try to cover this sector, is overwhelming. So, for the sake of simplicity and to maintain a coherent focus, I will primarily be considering the Real Estate sector in the United States.
Just like other sectors we’ve examined, consolidation is evident here as well, with a few large corporations and investment trusts wielding substantial influence. The effects of this concentration extends beyond the simple buying and selling of property, having a huge impact on our economy, our communities, and our lives.
We’ll delve into these complexities, exploring the implications of consolidation within the US Real Estate sector, in Part II but until then, please consider the following:
How does this sector impact wealth disparity and access to real opportunities? How about the political influence that large landowners have and how their interests align, or conflict with the interests of renters and new aspiring landowners? What impact do property development companies and real estate investment trusts (REITs) exert on housing markets? To what extent can they influence the type of housing to build and how does that affect housing affordability and neighborhood demographics? Can this consolidated power be used to manipulate ideologies and control populations and could these entities be working hand in hand with government to do so?
We will explore these topics together and as we do, please remember, we’re not here to just throw shit against the wall to see what sticks – we’re here to understand what’s already sticking and why. We are aiming for a shared vision of what is real so that we can understand where we may be going.
Public Safety
The Public Safety Sector, in broad terms, encompasses any entity that is entrusted with ensuring our safety and responding to immediate threats to life or property. This includes the police, firefighters, EMTs, the FBI, ATF, Homeland Security, and several other state and federal agencies.
To maintain focus and for the sake of simplicity, we will limit our exploration of Public Safety to policing and law enforcement at the local, state, and federal levels.
In previous discussions, we’ve delved into the consolidation of power within key sectors. Law enforcement in the United States, and the consolidation of power, though nuanced, is not that much different. Power tends to be consolidated at all levels – local, state, and federal. I have written about how each sector can be harnessed to shape ideologies and control populations, and Public Safety is perhaps one of the most evident examples.
Police barriers, the establishment of curfews, the redirection of traffic – these are just a few of the ways law enforcement agencies can physically control our movements. But their influence extends beyond the physical. Law enforcement can also exert significant emotional and psychological control. Consider the selective enforcement of laws. This practice can profoundly shape public perception, subtly steering societal ideologies in the process. It’s a form of control that can be as potent, if not more so, than any physical barrier or curfew.
We have seen how politicians use Law Enforcement as a tool to create an environment of fear and obedience, demanding individual compliance and community conformity. It might be hard to accept, but even in this land of freedom, the police have been used by the government to suppress peaceful protests, silence citizens at public gatherings, and stifle the free exchange of ideas.
In Part II, we will provide specific examples, examining historical events and more recent uses of Law Enforcement and the Public Safety sector. We’ll show how these can be employed to engineer new attitudes and ideologies. The politicization of Law Enforcement is a dangerous phenomenon and, as you’ll see, this subversion is an ongoing issue
Energy
Energy (Or Watts Going On?)
What I have learned in writing this section on Energy is shocking, made only more so by my terrible puns. My only defense is that I am writing this on Father’s Day, June 18, 2023 so forgive me for my “dad jokes!”
What are we talking about when we discuss this sector? Energy includes production, distribution, and sale of oil, gas, electrical power, and renewables. I had made the decision not to list the sectors discussed at Shit Against the Wall in order of priority, leaving it to you to decide what sector may be more or less critical, but surely, Energy is central to the functioning of all other sectors. If we did not have energy, the Communication Sector would revert to the writing you’d stumble upon on cave walls!
The Energy sector depending on the Lense you are looking through and who you are asking, may be presented as more diversified than it was in the 1960’s and while in some ways, the argument could be made the energy landscape has dramatically shifted, for the most part, only the names have changed. We still have huge cartels, working hand in hand with publicly traded companies and Nationalized producers in an incredibly consolidated sector that wields extraordinary influence over significant geopolitical affairs. How does this sector use its power to control us? I assure you, it goes well beyond their ability to turn off our lights, as we will explore in Part II.
Religion
It’s impossible to contemplate the human condition, our communities, our culture, our politics, and everything from how we educate our children to what we eat, without acknowledging the significant role that religion has played throughout history and continues to play today. The means by which religion is employed to shape ideologies and influence populations range from the overt and commonplace to more subtle cues deeply embedded in societal norms. Religion has been a tool of unity, fostering love and joy, yet it has also been brandished as a weapon to incite hatred and violence.
The interplay between religions and governments, both within a country’s borders and on a global scale, is intricate. Yet, it’s not so nuanced as to be indecipherable. Leaders throughout history have harnessed the power of religion, to wage war – or have waged war against religion, to establish their citizens’ values, control political landscapes, and impact the lives of individuals on the most personal levels.
In Part II, we will explore some of the evident and less evident ways that religion has shaped societal values and continues to be used as a tool for controlling and manipulating entire populations. I want to clarify that I don’t view religiosity or spirituality as inherently negative. As with all other sectors covered, it’s the power vested within each sector, and how that power is utilized, that should be scrutinized critically. In fact, if you believe that the push towards a singular global government is misguided and poses a threat to individual freedom, it may be religion and those countries that identify as religious states that serve as the final stronghold against the advance of unified progressive globalism. Once again, I must emphasize that I am not choosing sides. It’s far from clear whether humanity can mitigate man-made existential threats and address the needs of the hungry, ensuring a decent quality of life for everyone on the planet, in the absence of a singular global government. But I do not agree that religion needs to be vilified or undermined in the name of globalism. Do you think true world peace can be realized amongst a plurality of religious beliefs?
With the initial introduction and comprehensive review of the twelve sectors outlined here, at Shit Against the Wall now complete, I hope we can agree that there’s nothing conspiratorial about the consolidation that has occurred within these sectors, or their demonstrated capacity and willingness to wield significant power to influence ideas and societal norms. In essence, these sectors shape the fabric of our societies and our daily lives. This isn’t conspiracy, but verifiable fact. Can we agree on this? Do you have concerns about the accuracy of what I’ve written, or do you have questions about the sources? Or perhaps, you simply don’t accept the truth of what I’m writing? I welcome your feedback!
The primary objective of this project is to build consensus – to find common ground. If we only keep our thoughts to ourselves, or exclusively share with those who we know will agree with us, rather than engage in constructive dialogue with those who hold opposing views, we will never progress. Surely we agree that this type of dialogue has become more rare with each passing year.
Finding consensus now is crucial, as Part II is built upon this foundational introduction. As we transition to Part II, we will delve into real-world examples, both historical and contemporary, that definitively illustrate how these sectors are used to control us and how they are instrumental in the establishment of a new world order.
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