How six corporations control 90% of what you see, think, and believe. The psychological weapons of mass distraction exposed.
In 1983, 50 companies controlled American media. Today, just **6 corporations** control 90% of everything you see, hear, and read. This isn't accidental - it's the architecture of manufactured consent.
Facebook's own research confirmed their algorithms weighted "angry" reactions 5x more than "likes" because divisive content generates more engagement and profit. Internal documents showed executives knew:
*Internal Facebook metrics leaked by whistleblowers
"If you're not paying for the product, you ARE the product"
Rabbit Hole Effect
Algorithm progressively recommends more extreme content to maintain engagement
Example:
Start with fitness videos → supplement ads → conspiracy theories → extremist content
Evidence:
Wall Street Journal investigation, 2019
Trending Topic Manipulation
Amplifies divisive hashtags while suppressing unity messages
Example:
#BlackLivesMatter vs #AllLivesMatter artificially boosted to create conflict
Evidence:
Twitter Files releases, 2022
Attention Fragmentation
15-second videos destroy sustained attention and critical thinking
Example:
Complex geopolitical issues reduced to dance trends and quick takes
Evidence:
Academic studies on attention span decline
Every moment you spend consuming manufactured outrage is a moment stolen from building genuine connections. Every click on divisive content funds the system that profits from your separation.
The most revolutionary act in a system built on division is to unite.