“Is this your plan for the public meeting I’m scheduled to address? I don’t see chanting slogans, music or dance anywhere.”
“Why do we need that for a speech?”
“Synchronized sounds or movement align a person’s mindset to the crowd. Is there anything better than music to lift spirits up, up and up … as the feet go tapping on the ground below? They are suspended, they think like we want them to think to maintain the ‘high’ and the vote will sway in our favour.”
“You are a genius.”
or

The subtle form of mind control!
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Power succeeds only with subtlety. Everything else is short-lived.
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Yep!
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The psychology of marketing. Fascinating. Nicely done.
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Thanks so much!
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Very clever and to the point Reena. Thanks for your thoughts.
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Thank you, Michael!
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Yes, the power of music and the beat can make an impact on how people act and think, or possible don’t think.
Good Six.
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I agree. It is more about ‘Don’t think’ – blocking out certain things. It is intoxication. Thank you, Pat!
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Manipulating the masses is often much easier than manipulating the individual. Either way, it’s well studied. Good six.
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Thank you so much!
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so many ways to manipulate the masses! (seems it always comes down to the most basic of emotions, happy/angry, control those and you can reinforce your message. ignore it at your own peril)
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You are bang on. Thanks!
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Music is powerful. Interesting take on the prompt!
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Thanks, Kristi!
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Music and dance are the keys to the soul. Good one.
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Thanks! This prompt goes well with your pen name.
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Interesting concept. 😊
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Thanks!
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