"Divide and Rule" Is Not an Obsolete Tactic—It Is More Effective Than Ever
Until twenty years ago, the information that reached us was controlled by politicians and rulers who persuaded the masses as they saw fit. Today, on social media, so much information floods in that it often drowns out the truth. Everything else, even if it were true, was labeled a "conspiracy." And anyone who spoke or wrote inconveniently was considered unstable.
In reality, "divide and rule" is used in political and religious contexts. Everyone knows that many conflicts are, in fact, geopolitical projects. Security services and foreign interests finance radical groups to create an enemy. The goal is for people to fear their neighbors because of their faith, instead of uniting against common economic problems.
Parties feed on people's emotions. When we are emotionally engaged in hating the "other party or religion," we lose the ability to control the government. When anger begins, we lose control.
Every war in history is a battle for territory, resources, and trade routes. The average person (whether in Asia, Africa, or Europe) simply wants a peaceful life and security.
Theft from the Taxpayer
Instead of investing tax money in modern infrastructure, education, and healthcare, we direct it toward military budgets. This is a legalized way of transferring public resources into private hands by maintaining artificially created conflicts.
In this day and age, algorithms do the work of politicians. They enclose us in information bubbles where we only see what annoys us or confirms our prejudices. Thus, "division" becomes automated and constant.
Today, the method is more subtle: instead of silencing us, they give us too many reasons to hate one another.
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