Are your desires truly your own? Discover how the architects of propaganda turned citizens into 'happiness machines' to maintain social control.
The Century of the Self is Adam Curtis’s masterpiece on the rise of the all-consuming self. Part 1 explores how Sigmund Freud’s nephew, Edward Bernays, used his uncle's theories of the unconscious to teach corporations and politicians how to manipulate the masses. By linking mass-produced goods to unconscious desires, they created a new way to govern: the engineering of consent.
Join us for this essential AUTONOMY screening, followed by a live, deep-dive Q&A with Richard Grove and special guest Mark Passio. We will deconstruct the psychological landscape of the 20th century and provide you with the tools to reclaim your mind from the "Public Relations" machine.
Hosted by Richard Grove
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Cast:
✔️ Edward Bernays
✔️ Sigmund Freud
✔️ Anna Freud
✔️ Narrated by Adam Curtis
✔️ Special Guest Mark Passio
✔️ Hosted by Richard Grove
You'll Discover:
✔️ How Edward Bernays birthed the "Public Relations" industry to control the "irrational" masses.
✔️ The psychological shift from "needs" to "desires" that fueled modern consumerism.
✔️ How the ruling class uses psychoanalysis to bypass your critical thinking.
✔️ The connection between propaganda, marketing, and the erosion of true autonomy.
✔️ Strategies to identify emotional triggers used by the media to keep you compliant.
Event Schedule:
🕢7:30 PM - Pre-show and Introduction
🕗8:00 PM - Film Screening
🕘9:15 PM - Q&A with Richard Grove
🕥11:00 PM - Conclusion and Outro
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The Century of Self (Part One)
Friday, February 27th, 2026 | 8:00-11:00 PM Eastern
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