David Risselada

Controlling the Perceptions of the Covid-19 Vaccine

As a writer, I have spent countless hours studying the processes of social change. As a student in a social work program, I was told my political conservatism and attitudes against social justice and white privilege made me…

Fear-Based Persuasion, Propaganda, & an Invasion from Mars

The Covid-19 pandemic has shown that the government and mainstream media can work together to produce effective persuasive messaging. Millions of Americans, acting with a misguided sense of trust, followed the advice of mainstream news personalities and allowed…

A Science of Behavior & a Quest for Control

Many of the luxuries and comforts we enjoy today are due to the advances made in the realm of science. Every day we benefit from technology that we could no longer function effectively without. A one-day loss of…

Sometimes, People Are Not Who We Think They Are

When President Trump appointed Justices Amy Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, conservatives were sure they had new allies in the battle against abortion. Liberals acted as if these nominations represented a significant threat to Roe…

A Nudge Towards Compliance Through The Tyranny of Controlled Choice

Liberty depends upon the unfettered exercise of free choice. With this comes the idea that individuals accept the consequences of their poor decisions. After all, our judgment improves when we are free to learn from our mistakes. It…

The Supply Chain Crisis: Part of the Planned Reset?

The supply chain crisis intensifies as ships containing much-wanted cargo continue clogging up the California ports. There are several reasons given for this. Lack of drivers, ports that operate sixteen as opposed to twenty-four hours a day, labor…

The Economic Reset: Pushing the De-growth Agenda

If there is one thing the coronavirus pandemic has shown, it is the government, in collaboration with the media, can create a narrative that distracts us from their real objectives. Millions of people in the U.S. alone have…