brainwashing

In 1953, with the end of the war, North Korea released the American prisoners it was holding.

The surprise came when 21 prisoners refused to return to their country and decided to live in China.

This decision caused panic in the West: Why didn't they want to return? And what exactly happened?

Daniel Beck delves into the shadowy world of brainwashing, dissecting the most sensational cases in history from the Cold War era to the present day: whether through governments, education, medicine, high-tech companies... or other forms of subtle persuasion that are impossible to resist.

This book sheds light on the networks of lies and deception we are exposed to even when we enjoy a great deal of freedom.