While it is true that Druwayu embraces the concepts of Geometry as an expression of logic in both the rational and irrational and a means by which to connect intellectually with the concepts of both the natural and divine, and the factor of how we embrace humor and absurdity as essential elements of our spiritual journey, helping us to see the world from new perspective, we also are mindful of how such things can be distorted and used dishonorably and completely contrary to these intentions. For this reason, the following information it provided as a useful means by which to warn members and nonmembers alike of potential abuses by being mindful of common tactics used elsewhere.
The obvious and common means to get into your head is often through indirect flattery and bringing your guards down by building a sense of report with you. Among the most common is one will ask you seemingly basic questions. After each set of questions, usually two, they will use that to create a sense of mutual understanding. In a short amount of time, they know more about you, and you know nothing about them. That is the part of 'information gathering' often used as a means of fishing out details. In a short amount of time, most will have unintentionally shared even more personal information than was asked.
What many can comprehend and have gotten to use to is:
You are being watched and studied.
It is used to make plans and set specific goals.
The primary goals are to manipulate you to:
Believe and obey
Trust and follow orders
Not to question or challenge and to control you.
Regardless the subject, the tactics used by media, advertising agencies, various corporations, and government organization to shape what you think, feel, and do. This is based on what is called the F.A.T.E. model often used to create all sorts of propaganda. It is a framework used to understand and influence human behavior. This model helps identify the key entry points into the human mind, allowing for effective persuasion and influence by targeting unconscious processes. F.A.T.E. as an acronym represents:
(F) Focus: Directing attention to specific stimuli or information.
Fear Tactics: Using fear to manipulate emotions and control behavior.
Emotional Scripts: Crafting narratives that evoke strong emotional responses.
Authority Overuse: Leveraging perceived authority to influence opinions and actions.
Timing Tricks: Releasing information at strategic times to maximize impact.
Repetition: Repeating messages to reinforce beliefs and ideas.
(A) Arousal: Creating emotional or physiological responses.
Isolation: Encouraging social isolation to limit exposure to alternative viewpoints.
Groupthink: Promoting conformity and discouraging dissent.
False Dichotomies: Presenting only two options to limit choices and control decisions.
Loaded Language: Using emotionally charged words to sway opinions.
Selective Information: Providing only partial information to shape perceptions.
(T) Trust: Building a sense of reliability and credibility.
Distraction: Diverting attention from important issues with trivial matters.
Normalization: Making extreme ideas seem normal through gradual exposure.
Consensus: Creating the illusion of widespread agreement.
Scarcity: Creating a sense of urgency by suggesting limited availability.
Guilt and Shame: Manipulating emotions to control behavior.
(E) Engagement: Encouraging active participation and involvement.
False Experts: Using unqualified individuals to lend credibility to a message.
Confusion: Overloading with information to create uncertainty.
Denial of Reality: Dismissing or downplaying inconvenient facts.
Projection: Accusing others of the manipulator's own tactics.
Gaslighting: Making individuals doubt their own perceptions and reality.
This information can be better understood in detail by Chase Hughes.
Remember that we welcome individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life and encourage participation and further development of Druwayu as a positive and beneficial force in this world. The meaning "True Ways" as a name for this culture and religion was not haphazardly thrown together as a requirement for complete honesty is more or less fundamental to the namesake.
Help us build a database of more information like the above as a way to give back to surrounding communities we find ourselves living within and make a positive impact through development of proper outreach programs designed to reduce fear, build actual awareness and establish lasting friendships and connections even with those that do not identify with our tradition, culture and religion.
Join us on this journey of developing Druwayu as we promote and embrace logic, humor, and absurdity. Become a part of our goal to develop a long lasting, enduring, dynamic community.
P.S.
If you're not allowed to question, challenge or disagree then you are being controlled.