John Kenneth Galbraith, (1908-2006) Canadian-born economist, Harvard professor Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page John Kenneth Galbraith Quote “Every corner of the public psyche is canvassed by some of the most talented citizens to see if the desire for some merchandisable product can be cultivated.”John Kenneth Galbraith ~ John Kenneth Galbraith (1908-2006) Canadian-born economist, Harvard professorRatings and Comments 1 Reply Mike, Norwalk 7/19/13 Including theological socialism. 1 Reply E Archer, NYC 7/19/13 The cultivation of ideas that drum up fear are the most profitable. Throw reason aside, just appeal to emotion. The public psyche is treated like a domesticated animal to be groomed and yoked. Most people do not realize how much psychological techniques are used in propaganda for 'opinion-making' -- most everything the common man believes about society has been cultivated in him, mostly to engender a 'duty' to obey his 'superiors' and to not resist theft of his property and labors for whatever reason. Reply Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 8/2/22 The fellow appears to be glorifying trickery and scammers. His educational credentials are quite questionable, calling scammers talented is the examination qualities and abilities of a child. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This John Kenneth Galbraith quote is found in these categories: About John Kenneth Galbraith Bio of John Kenneth Galbraith Quotations by John Kenneth Galbraith Books by/about John Kenneth Galbraith John Kenneth Galbraith videos John Kenneth Galbraith on Wikipedia Astrological chart for John Kenneth Galbraith