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Why are some people defending billionaires and corporations? (lemmy.ml)
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[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 12 points 10 hours ago

Gramsci's theory of hegemony helps explain this. The superstructure of a given society eminates the values and ideology of the ruling class. This often creates false consciousness.