Films: Are Films Created To Condition People?

If one wants to take it easy, they could decide to go and see a film or to watch one at home. This could also be something that they will do if they have some free time, with this being seen as a good way to spend it.

Education

Alternatively, they might have the desire to find out about something that took place in the past. Perhaps they are studying history and need to find out about what occurred during a certain period of time.

It can be a lot easier to watch a film than to do endless research, and it can be far more fulfilling. Still, one will only be able to take this route if a film has been made that covers what they are looking for.

The Downside

Yet, even if they do find a film that covers what they are studying, it doesn’t mean that it will make their life easier. For one thing, the film might not reflect what actually took place, and this can mean that it is primary purpose is to entertain people.

Therefore, if one was to reference what they see in a film, it is likely to have a negative effect on them. One might even have to do it all over again, and this is going to mean that this approach won’t save them time after all.

Well-known

This is something that a lot of people are going to realise, and so they are not going to expect to receive a history lesson when they watch a film about the past. They could be more than happy to swatch off and to enjoy the film.

As if one is watching a comedy, for instance, it is going to be clear as to why they are watching it. And when it comes to relaxing after a long day, there is no denying how beneficial films can be.

A New Reality

No matter what is going on in their life, they can end up being transported to another world. Their body is then going to be in one place, but there mind can end up being somewhere completely different.

One can get an idea of what it would like to experience life differently without actually having to change their life. This can then enable one to see life through other people’s eyes and there is going to be no reason for them to put their life at risk or to leave their home.

Escapism

When this happens from time to time, it could be said that it is unlikely to have a negative effect on their life. There are plenty of other things that one could do to relax that would end up doing more harm than good.

However, this wouldn’t be the case if one spent most of their life watching films; this would cause them to neglect important areas of their life. It would then be vital for them to take a step back and to look at what they are trying to avoid.

A Balanced Diet

For example, if one liked eating chocolate, they are unlikely to eat it all the time. There is a strong chance that they would only have it now at then; with this being the sensible thing to do.

In the same way, when one watches films when they have time as opposed to whenever they feel like it, they will just be another part of their life. The rest of their life is not going to end up being compromised.

Propaganda

And although one could believe that films are made purely for entertainment purposes, they might have a different outlook. They could believe that some films are specifically made to influence how people perceive life.

When it comes to backing this up, they could talk about the films that have been made on the different wars. This could be seen as a way to present one country as being better than another and to cover up why they were started, for instance.  

It’s clear
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If one was to mention this to the average person, they might go along with what they are saying. One reason for this is that it could go against what they were taught at school, or perhaps it’s due to them not believing what they were told at school.

Nevertheless, when it comes to films that are not about history, one could generally believe that they are just being entertained. And if one was to watch a comedy or a comic book film, it could be said that this is to be expected.

Hidden

As a result of this, it can be far easier to use these kinds of films to condition people. Their guard can end up being down and what they are exposed can end up going straight into their mind and influencing how they see life.

These films are not going to be used influence how people see history, but they can be used to define how they see their government, or the way in which they view the opposite sex. What they come to believe is acceptable can also be shaped by what they watch, amongst other things.

Part of Them

After being conditioned through the films that they watch, they can end up believing things without taking the time to do their own research. But as so many people are going to be influenced in the same way, they are generally going to be surrounded by people who are the same.

It is then not going to matter if they are watching the news or watching a film, as it can have the same effect to them. Or, one could believe that the people behind the scenes can’t influence them as they don’t watch the news, but this is not going to matter.

Conclusion

What this comes down to is that while films are made to make money, this is not the only reason they are created. And due to the amount of people who watch them, they have incredible power to shape people’s minds.

This is not to say that one should no longer watch them; what it highlights is that there is often more to films than meets the eye. Having this understanding can make it easier for one to protect their mind.

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Oliver JR Cooper
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