In the center of the poster, a magnifying glass hovers over a diagram representing Eric Hoffer's analysis of ideology, featuring interconnected elements like hatred, imitation, persuasion, coercion, leadership, action, and suspicion.
Around the magnifying glass, quotes from Eric Hoffer's writings are displayed, emphasizing key insights into the nature of mass movements and belief systems.
Imagery representing each element:
Hatred: A silhouette of a devil figure casting a shadow over a group of people.
Imitation: Individuals dressed alike, losing their distinct features in a sea of conformity.
Persuasion: A charismatic speaker captivating a crowd with impassioned rhetoric.
Coercion: Chains wrapped around the wrists of oppressed figures, symbolizing the forceful imposition of ideology.
Leadership: A visionary leader standing atop a podium, surrounded by devoted followers.
Action: Workers engaged in large-scale projects, illustrating the distraction of busywork from critical thinking.
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