Maxwell Maltz argues that indoctrination isn't only something imposed by external authorities—we hypnotise ourselves by repeating ideas to ourselves until we believe them. The mechanism is identical whether the source is a charismatic leader or your own internal monologue: uncritical acceptance plus repetition equals conviction. This means the most dangerous indoctrination you face may be your own rehearsed self-talk, not someone else's propaganda.
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