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Advertising and Dissatisfaction – Quote by Joost A.M. Meerloo

„advertising symbolizes the art of making people dissatisfied with what they have.“

Joost A.M. MeerlooJoost A.M. Meerloo describes advertising as the art of dissatisfaction with what one has.
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Joost A.M. Meerloo was a Dutch-American psychiatrist and author known for his work on psychological manipulation and totalitarian regimes.

This statement criticizes advertising as a tool for dissatisfaction.


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Inspirational quote on advertising by Joost A.M. Meerloo

Joost A.M. Meerloo (1903–1976) was a prominent psychiatrist and writer especially known for his critical analysis of totalitarian systems and psychological warfare. He emigrated to the US and published numerous books on psychological control and manipulation.

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