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30 years ago today, Edward Bernays, an American pioneer in the field of public relations and propaganda, died. He is referred to in his obituary as "the father of public relations". (en.wikipedia.org)

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[–] Rhaedas@fedia.io 3 points 3 months ago

Also the father of consumerism. The "keeping up with the Joneses".