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I cannot recall the last time I was swayed by an advertisement.

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[โ€“] TimewornTraveler 83 points 1 year ago (13 children)

it's most dangerous to think you're immune. it's subtle enough to sway anyone in ways you don't realize.

[โ€“] Vulnicura 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Yeah many advertisements specifically target the subconscious mind, I doubt most people actually realize how advertisements affect them.

[โ€“] 1D10 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Do you have a source for that?

People say adds are subtle and you don't see them working, but I don't see any proof for that.

[โ€“] Vulnicura 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)
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