What a stunningly powerful post. Lucid and very well written.
There is so much to say and so little room. The first 'product placement' contract that I am aware of was 'Psycho' in '57 (I think), Ford paid to have their vehicles featured. A long time ago....
Why is it that 98% of people that know the true religion (doesn't matter what religion, long as they believe it to be 'the one') got it from their parents? Easy answer.
It's all about command and control. At any level. Personal to governmental it's all command and control.
Thanks for a terrific post.