Yeah what you mention about people 'not watching TV' is something that we see quite often. My wife and myself mostly read, and we quit cable nigh a decade ago but once my Mother moved in she has 'her shows she wants to watch'. Ironically, she knows better but still "has to have her tv" as she often says. Your plight about not knowing how to convince someone resonates with me as well. Yeah the constant repetition of lies/propaganda does have an effect on people, even if they don't realize it. Heck, one could argue that because one does not realize it, it could be in fact more efficient.

Have read "Brave New World", but never saw anybody state the analogy you have. Sage words. Will have to keep that in mind. Appreciate the comment.