Pip Asks Why - Propaganda & Persuasion Analysis

From “Neutral” to “Clear”

Pip Asks Why is evolving. This space will now focus more directly on propaganda, persuasion tactics, and translating emotionally charged language into clear, factual terms, so we can think before we react.
What Is Propaganda? A Clear Explanation With Modern Examples

Propaganda isn’t just posters or false flyers. It’s the everyday language and media framing that quietly influences how we feel, think and respond, often without us noticing.
10 Common Propaganda Techniques Used in Modern Media (And How to Recognize Them)

Learn 10 common propaganda techniques used in modern media and how to recognize emotional framing, authority bias, repetition and other persuasion tactics.
Neutral in Approach Is Not Neutral About Harm

Neutral in approach does not mean neutral about harm. A closer look at clarity, persuasion, media literacy and constructive public discourse.
Let’s Slow This Down: When Opinion Is Framed as Loyalty

A closer look at how strong language can turn a personal opinion into a loyalty test, and how noticing that shift can help us respond more thoughtfully, even when we already disagree.
When a Political Category Turns Into an Identity

Political parties are often meant to be categories, not identities. This post explores what happens when that line blurs, and how releasing identity based thinking can create more space for curiosity, conversation, and connection.
When Two Stories Exist at the Same Time

When two official stories about the same event sound nothing alike, it’s worth pausing, not to choose a side, but to notice how language shifts us away from neutral observation and into interpretation before we realize it.
When We Stop Asking, “What If I’m Wrong?”

Critical thinking isn’t a fixed trait, it’s something we move in and out of. This post looks at common patterns that can appear when curiosity fades and certainty takes over, not to judge, but to understand more clearly.
Are We Willing to Be Wrong?

The most revealing thing isn’t what we believe, it’s how we respond when those beliefs are challenged. Critical thinking often shows up quietly, in our willingness to ask uncomfortable questions.
What Happens When We Hear Dehumanizing Language Over Time

This post explores how repeated exposure to dehumanizing language can gradually affect empathy, perception and how we respond to others over time.
A New Year Resolution You Don’t Have to Announce

A New Year reflection on mindful communication, intentional language and becoming more aware of how words influence what we think and say.