OK, I'll take it from here ;-). Me, I paused at these words:
"the intent is always to influence"
Well, yes, I suppose so. Except, perhaps, for the non-fools (actually Johnson said blockheads) who wisely spin entertaining stories for money.
But the word "influence" always reminds me of a story that my mother recounted. Many moons ago, there was a bit of social and labor unrest around our parts, and there was a general workers assembly at the factory where she worked.
One of the workers speaking at the meeting said his piece, and finished by remarking: "But this is just my opinion, and anyone who lets himself be influenced is a fool".
That simple remark still gives me pause today, when I contemplate all the "influencers" busily emulating Genghis Khan, trying to insert their ideas into as many brains as possible.
I know I said my post would probably get downvotes, but I'm glad to find someone discussing instead of downvoting. Thanks. :-) I agree that the use of the word influence instead of inform is highly suggestive.
OK, I'll take it from here ;-). Me, I paused at these words:
"the intent is always to influence"
Well, yes, I suppose so. Except, perhaps, for the non-fools (actually Johnson said blockheads) who wisely spin entertaining stories for money.
But the word "influence" always reminds me of a story that my mother recounted. Many moons ago, there was a bit of social and labor unrest around our parts, and there was a general workers assembly at the factory where she worked.
One of the workers speaking at the meeting said his piece, and finished by remarking: "But this is just my opinion, and anyone who lets himself be influenced is a fool".
That simple remark still gives me pause today, when I contemplate all the "influencers" busily emulating Genghis Khan, trying to insert their ideas into as many brains as possible.