Author: Rachel B
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Being 20 Is Weird
I never expected being a junior in college to be the strangest time of my life. Based on TV shows and movies I imagined every year would be pretty similar. The big differences I knew about mainly focused on where I would be living. Now, I understand how drastically things can change in just a…
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Utilizing or Abusing the Public’s Emotions?
Throughout history politicians have spread their messages to attempt to gain support. While doing this, many, if not all, have used unethical and divisive methods of communication. Arguably, the most divisive techniques throughout time target the emotion of the public. WWII Era During the WWII era, the government wanted everyone to see the same message,…
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Campbell’s Soup Controversy & Knee Jerk Reactions
What is a Knee-Jerk Reaction? In short, a knee-jerk reaction is a frantic emotional response to a crisis. These are often posted on social media quickly after a crisis arises. When a crisis develops it is okay to stay quiet and pause external communication (2022). Avoiding knee-jerk reactions can be hard because they are based…