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You should check out some Adam Curtis Documentary.
The century of self; It's about frueds cousin understanding psychology and starting the type of marketing we see today and how it's gained traction in politics and government.
The Trap; I haven't finished it. But it seems on point. its been awhile but I believe this one is more about geopolitics. Proxy wars and stuff like that. Manipulating other countries for our (us) profiting.
Hyper normalization was good as well. i dont think it was the main plot or talking point but it mentions Trump's tactics in NYC in the 70s. Buying up the poor and selling to the rich.
There's a channel on YouTube that has all them for free. I think it's official.