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Don't Be a Sucker - 1947

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Media, journalism & propagandaWorld historyPsychology & human behavior

What it is

A 1947 US military film that deconstructs how the Nazi regime used divisive propaganda and prejudice to split and control a population. It teaches viewers to recognise demagoguery tactics.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Shared in political threads as a timeless warning about divisive manipulation and demagogues.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2017, last 2025

What HN commenters said

  1. “Here's a good video from 1947 explaining the whole thing”

    1947 film on how divisive propaganda fuels demagogues

    gremlinsinc, 2017-08 · Recommendation · in “Trump Strategic and Policy Forum, Which Included IBM and GM CEOs, Disbands”

  2. “My advice”

    1947 film on spotting divisive manipulation

    PaulHoule, 2021-06 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: Question about mRNA Vaccines?”

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Topics: propaganda, wwii, 1947 film, prejudice, manipulation

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