Conspiracy Theory of Social Engineering

“It must be remembered that the first job of any conspiracy, whether it be in
politics, crime or within a business office, is to convince everyone else that no
conspiracy exists.” -- Gary Allen

In a broad context, "social engineering" is the endeavor of deliberately directing

human society. At first glance, this would seem to be a monumental task -
perhaps prohibitively so. Social and cultural qualities are generally thought to
emerge organically from the collective mindset of the people. The concept
of "zeitgeist" (the spirit of the times) is something we can readily perceive, but
generally have indefinite ideas about how it comes to be.

There are, however, people in a position to influence the direction of culture and
social order with some predictability. Those occupying high seats of power in
media, politics, religion, and large-scale banking have an opportunity to
leverage their position to further specific agendas.

We need not blindly accept specific claims about corruption, dark dealings, and
grand conspiracies to get a sense for how this plays out in our world. In fact, we
need not be in possession of any particular factual information at all. Sheer
common sense can clue us in to how culture - and thus events, policy, and
general behavior - can be manipulated to move in a particular direction.

A Broad Inquiry into History

We know that for all of recorded history there have been those who are apt to
seek control over others; and that there have always been exceedingly wealthy
and powerful people. We also know that knowledge can be a significant source
of potential power; particularly when it rests exclusively in the hands of the few
(as it did for much of history). And of course, knowledge of how to gain and
maintain wealth and power would be especially valuable.

Do you think it reasonable that those in possession of such knowledge would

seek to keep it secret, so as to maintain the power differential between them -
the powerful - and those over whom they ruled? Do you think that these people,
like those existing today, would desire and intend to pass along what they
accumulated to their children (or protégés), and that in addition to their wealth
and connections, they would seek to pass along this coveted knowledge? It's
only natural that they would.

In this effort, the people of whom we speak would no doubt combine their
efforts with others in their class - cooperation is always conducive to the
achievement of any end. And so, the "secret society" becomes a way of sharing
this knowledge in a limited capacity for mutual benefit, and to preserve and
protect it in the present and for the future.

Over the generations, at what point would these motivations wane? At what
point would this clandestine methodology no longer be advantageous? Is there
any reason to suppose that such a time would ever come? It seems likely enough
that these secret societies would continue to exist to this day; and that they
would employ the knowledge carried and expanded upon over the centuries to
further the same ends in our current time.

The Evolution of Power

I submit that as technologies have evolved in every other regard (though
motivations remain the same) what was once the monarchy, justified by divine
right, is now the democratic republic, justified by the political ritual of elections.
But just as the kings of old left nothing to chance, nor do the power-seekers of
today.
Do you believe that these people, steeped in millennia-long traditions of wealth
and power (either by direct family lineage or by associations with secret
societies), would leave their fate to a roll of the dice? That they would actually
risk what they have attained in service to the whims of the bleating rabble? That
they would abide the possibility of an unfavorable election undermining their
status? It seems ludicrous to suppose that they would.

No... It is far more reasonable to suppose that they will ensure that your vote
means nothing, and that it will never be permitted to pose any threat whatever to
their standing. Politics is a merely a tool, an act of theater, offered to make the
masses believe they have a hand in their own fate. It's as real as professional
wrestling. When it comes to the most important, far-reaching decisions,
politicians - even up to the President - are little more than actors; puppets for
international bankers, old-money families, and the like. This recognition is
supported by common sense, as well as factual information available to the
earnest investigator.

The government we cling to in hopes of bettering our condition is a ruse. We

sacrifice our freedom upon its altar, and fill its coffers by our toil, in the futile
hope of garnering its blessings. But there is no God in this temple - only a frail
old man behind a curtain who takes all with a satisfied grin, crafting meticulous
illusions to keep us faithful to his deception.

Consider this in earnest. It is not the only reason for abandoning our hope in
government, but it is a highly relevant one. The deck is stacked securely against
us. It is literally impossiblethat we can ever use their tool to our benefit. They
would sooner burn the whole thing down themselves than to ever let that
happen.

"Conspiracy Theory"
The above description of humanity's condition is a theory of conspiracy. That is
to say it presents a model for explaining and understanding one way in which
people may conspire (i.e. plan together in secret). In this case, these plans are
enacted to accomplish self-serving goals that undermine both the integrity and
welfare of mankind.

The term "conspiracy theory" is colloquially used to indicate undue paranoia,

irrationality, and outright insanity; but is there anything unreasonable in the
aforementioned proposition? Is it not rational and prudent to suppose people
would behave in this way? Isn't it rather undeniable? Do we not see this on
many smaller scales - businesses, criminal gangs, even between relatively
unorganized individuals?

It is very difficult to keep secrets in the information age. The printing press was
a devastating blow, and the internet was an atom bomb. But every action is met
with an equal and opposite reaction. Where outright withholding of information
fails, dissuading people from accepting that information will serve in its stead.
Today, distortion, obfuscation and marginalization are the tools of choice for the
deceiver. Keep people from believing something, and it's just as good as them
never hearing it at all.

Remain steadfast in your earnest investigation of Truth. Do not allow the

influence of popular culture - a manipulated paradigm - to dissuade you from
sound discernment. Remember that your morals are not embraced by all, and
that there are people who will do things far outside the imaginings of the
average person. An open mind is not gullible or naive; it is merely willing to
permit every idea access to critical evaluation - no matter how outlandish it may
seem at first glance.

-Brian Blackwell