3 Powerful Ways to Captivate the Masses.

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Mary Markou

October 3, 2025

On October 2, 2025

There are three ways to captivate the masses: Fear, war and creating a false reality.

The influence exerted by global power centres often manifests as a form of fear, particularly through economic intimidation. In the past five to six decades, this has been a predominant trend. Following the Second World War, a realisation dawned upon parts of Europe that traditional warfare was not beneficial for all. Consequently, the focus shifted from direct military engagement to economic strategies, particularly towards nations with struggling economies.

Europe, along with its new ally America, targeted lands of economic and geopolitical interest. When local leaders resisted immediate surrender, a formidable war machine was deployed to resolve the matter. Post-1945, technological advancements opened up numerous possibilities, leading to new concepts among the world’s wealthy and influential. The principal concept was globalization. At first glance, this seems marvellous, suggesting a world where people peacefully share their diverse cultural traits. However, if it serves only to expand markets for some and multiply servants for a few, then it becomes an oppressive and forceful imposition.

Let’s do a flashback!

During the early 1950s, the world was a mosaic of strong cultures, each with its own rigid social and religious customs and distinct dietary habits. The challenges of long-distance transportation of goods largely preserved this cultural diversity.

The soft drink Coca-Cola arguably first tested the waters of global cultural penetration. By the 1970s, Coca-Cola had become ubiquitous worldwide, except for socialist countries of that era. The brand’s global reach was unprecedented. Individuals from vastly different backgrounds, with diverse values, religious beliefs, and socioeconomic statuses, consumed this sugary beverage in large quantities. Despite its high sugar content and lack of nutritional value—ironically juxtaposed with its ability to remove rust— Coca-Cola became a symbol of unity. Drinking Coca-Cola gave people a sense of belonging to a larger, global community. It provided a universal culinary touchstone, being the first product to offer the same flavour experience worldwide, regardless of season or other variables.

This phenomenon led to an intriguing conclusion: with strategic marketing that appeals to emotions, it is possible to influence human behaviour on a massive scale. The implications were profound, suggesting that a significant portion of humanity (almost 80%) is not primarily driven by logical reasoning, self-interest, or a sense of moderation and self-preservation.

New phenomena and habits

Recent findings have unveiled a range of new phenomena and habits that are cause for concern. These include the abuse of drugs, excessive wine consumption, a disregard for the quality and type of food ingested, overuse of medications, squandering of energy resources, and numerous other reckless and hazardous practices.

Religious fanaticism has emerged as a modern tool for mass manipulation, echoing the historical patterns of The Crusades and widespread proselytizing. In contemporary times, it has been observed that certain identities have taken on this controversial role, continuing the legacy of using religion as a means to influence and control the populace. And yes! Ladies and gentlemen, by living in the absurdity of our times, we will have the chance to observe … The Muslim terrorist! (Applause) – The Muslim refugee! (Applause) – The Muslim worker! (Applause), and many more new identities we will invent as needed. Stay tuned and mostly stay obedient!

The Little Red Riding Hood

It’s rare to find an audience in a movie theatre who desires an ending where evil prevails. Perhaps less than 5% would favour such a conclusion. This observation suggests that inherent within the human spirit lie noble ideals like justice, equality, freedom, love, and harmony. These values are the guiding principles for the ‘good’ individuals who inhabit our world, striving to achieve these lofty goals. In a twisted narrative, where the villain masquerades as the innocent Little Red Riding Hood and the true victim is forced into the guise of the wolf, a tragic mistake occurs. The ‘good’ hunter, believing he is the hero, mistakenly slays Little Red Riding Hood.

This allegory serves as a reminder of the complex interplay between appearances and reality and the importance of discernment in the pursuit of justice. The aim of the malevolent is to ensnare the “good” individual in a web of guilt, rendering them incapable of discerning the correct path when faced with a false dilemma, thereby overwhelming them with guilt. It doesn’t occur to them that the hunter has no right to be a hunter: that it is immoral to take up arms and roam the woods; that no one has granted them the authority to pass judgment on others or to interfere with the natural course of life.

In today’s world, we are bombarded with an excess of information that often leads to confusion, fear, and a sense of being overwhelmed. The pace of life has become frantic, lacking moderation and balance. Our societies are facing the challenges of contaminated food, misleading news, polluted air, and strained interpersonal communications, which in turn affect the quality of ideas that circulate among us.

From Socrates to Buddha and Christ

In navigating these turbulent times, I have found solace and direction in the timeless wisdom of universal laws and the cosmic flow. My approach is rooted in the rich soils of philosophy and scepticism, enriched by the knowledge of geography and history, and is harmoniously connected to my emotional intelligence. This holistic compass guides me through the complexities of modern life.

From the teachings of Socrates to those of Buddha, a common thread is woven: moderation in all things, and wisdom as the harmonizer of mind and heart. While humans are fundamentally equal, our uniqueness is undeniable, much like the distinct fingers on a hand. Our collective salvation lies in the sharing of love, positive thoughts, and talents. Conversely, our downfall emerges when our perspectives and actions become tainted, creating barriers to happiness, freedom, justice, and overall well-being.

The divergent behaviours of a species composed of the same essence, yet operating on varying spiritual and vibrational levels, require careful assessment and realignment. It is often perceived that empathy for one’s troubled past may overshadow the gravity of their actions, leading to a troubling leniency towards serious transgressions.

Those who believe that globalisation is a crucial element for humanity’s true evolution will find an ally in me. However, I must caution against those who think this process will be astonishingly simple and, in an attempt to mislead the public, employ extreme and unfounded methods in the name of democracy. Such individuals are either naive or deceitful.

Not all people operate at the same intellectual level. Period. Let’s stop hiding behind our fingers. Just as you wouldn’t place a first-grade student in a classroom with a high schooler, you cannot create violent conditions in someone’s country and, while they’re still in shock, rush them off to other parts of the planet—then demand that everyone pretend to be polite and act like they’re all best friends.

Sooner or later, there will be conflict. If things were truly that simple… we’d all marry anyone and live happily ever after. But that’s not how it works, because each of us desires the right to choose to live among those who are compatible with us.

If the time has truly come for us all to live united and happy, then call me—I’ll gladly support this beautiful plan. But if this is happening because some are trying to convince us of their supposedly creative and democratic behaviour, then let them start with their own countries. Let them be the first to abolish their borders, their customs, their habits, their systems of power as we know them, their religions, their politics, and their money. Let them offer themselves in service to humanity and, in the name of systemic evolution, become the experiment. Based on the results, the rest of us can commit to adopting and applying all the good that emerges. Until then, please spare us the emotional blackmail—because many of us no longer swallow propaganda.

Global Unity

When someone is faced with such major issues and problems, if they can, let them help their fellow humans. But there’s no need to “buy into” the manufactured drama. Let them remain calm, stoic, and patient—until the true dimensions of the situation are revealed and the full picture comes into view. There’s a prevailing sense that we’re being urged to feel that our DNA carries roots from nearly every part of the world, and therefore we must all be tolerant of one another, even if we seem different.

For me, as an alternative healer, it’s absolutely clear that we do come from all corners of the world—especially since, in my view, we’ve been reincarnating for thousands of years, again and again. In fact, we’ve even arrived here from other planets, so that the beautiful journey of our evolution would carry true meaning. Yet, the most important life is the one we live now—because it’s the only one we remember, and perhaps the one in which we’ve reached our highest psycho-spiritual level.

So, following this line of thought, it doesn’t matter where we come from—it matters what state we’re in now. What are our feelings? Our perceptions? Our actions? Our strengths? Our dreams? Today we may be Greek, tomorrow German, the next day Argentine. What matters is not nationality, but the soul and vitality each person brings within the boundaries of a nationality—if such boundaries still exist.

There is no reason to tolerate anyone who lacks good intentions toward us or who doesn’t come with clear, upright actions, just because we supposedly share some ancestral origin. On the contrary, there is every reason to protect ourselves, with logic and kindness, from anything that resembles a shameless intruder trying to drag us down from the level we’ve built through the painful passage of thousands of lifetimes—so that we’re never allowed to make the quantum leap in consciousness that healthy humanity has long envisioned and orchestrated. The precise awareness, understanding, and honouring of boundaries—both our own and those of others—is the true contribution to the evolutionary game.