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Critics note that suggesting such a large scale of brainwashing is dismissive of the agency of individuals within a society. Through a comparative lens, the conversation shifts to American politics—specifically the belief in Russian collusion with Trump during the 2016 election. This insinuates that, despite having access to information, a substantial segment of the American populace was swayed by compelling narratives, highlighting how even a well-informed public can fall prey to widespread propaganda.