Predictive Programming

"Do the elites use television to brainwash the masses?"

Some conspiracy theorists believe that governments or secret elites deliberately use the mass media to present, in fictional form, what will happen in the near future. This method is seen as a subtle form of psychological conditioning. The TV show ‘The Simpsons’ is often cited as alleged proof. The goal? To break down resistance by familiarizing the population with the planned changes. In reality, it’s quite the opposite: filmmakers and artists draw inspiration from the real world. They reflect trends and developments in society. When similar events actually occur, this can seem prophetic to some viewers – so much so that they suspect the artists of being privy to or even involved in their creation.