I had an an uncle who I am very fond of. We always saw eye to eye politically, granted he's still a normie. I didnt ever think he would take the test much less the jab. But he had got tested, then eventually took the jab because he wants to travel, like a god damn moron and I told him as much. Totally out of his character, we got into a big fight about because I was so let down by him.
If you can find it, read or listen to Influence The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini. Chapter 4 and 5 talks about the process that would change your uncles ideals. The whole book is fantastic and a must read imo.
Cool thanks. I'll check it out.
My bad, it's file 4 & 5 of the audiobook, but the second part of chapter 2 and chapter 3.
Chapter 2 deals with the reciprocity rules and the bit that was used on your uncle is Retreat then Concession. A retreat from the vaccine and the concession of a PCR test. People are hard wired to reciprocate and to do a concession to someone who has done a concession to us.
Chapter 3 explains how if you get people to do a small action, it can change their perceptions of who they are and increase their willingness to participate in much bigger actions. It also touches on how consistency is used against us for much of the same effect, amplifying the previous effect. The example in the book is of the great success the CCCP to brainwash the POW into advocating for communism (it's also very analogous to how school operates).
I have been disappointed by my whole family, and most of my former friends. My only real friend now is my cat.
Very disappointed in my families as well. Liberal or conservative, they all got the jab. Unbelievable.
One of my best frens called me a few days ago...I didn't answer. He called the next day, same. I have nothing to say to him, and it's a damn shame.
I got a dog!
Animals are better than people.
he wants to travel
Yeah, same here. I was really disappointed when my Father took it. Like your uncle that is reason he gave. He said he was old and didn't care and the risk was worth the reward for him. He didn't want to live out the last years of his life cooped up.
I wasn't even really mad he took it, it's his life. But they should still advocate that there should be no vaccine passports or mandatory vaccinations. That's what really got me.
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