How do you legalize any phenomenon, from euthanasia to cannibalism?
Evgueni Gorzhaltsán
In today's society of tolerance, which has no fixed ideal and as a result, no clear division between good and evil, there is a technique to change the attitude toward popular concepts considered totally unacceptable.
This technique, called "The Overton Window" and consists of a specific sequence of actions to achieve the desired result, "may be more effective than the nuclear charge as a weapon to destroy human communities," writes columnist Evgueni Gorzhaltsán.
In his article in the Adme portal puts the radical example of how to turn acceptable the idea of legalizing step by step, from the stage is considered a disgusting and unthinkable action, completely oblivious to public moral cannibalism, to become a reality accepted by mass consciousness and the law. This is not achieved by washing direct brain but in more sophisticated techniques are effective due to its coherent and consistent implementation without society realize the process, create Gorzhaltsán.
First stage: the unthinkable to radical
Obviously, now the question of legalization of cannibalism is at the lowest level of acceptance in the "window of opportunity" Overton, because society considers as absurd and unthinkable phenomenon taboo.
To change that perception, can, relying on freedom of expression, refer the matter to the scientific field, as for scientists there is normally no taboo subjects. Therefore, we may conclude, for example, an ethnological symposium on exotic rituals of the tribes of Polynesia and discuss the history of the topic and get authoritative statements about cannibalism, ensuring the transition from negative and intransigent attitude society to a more positive attitude.
Simultaneously, create a radical group of cannibals, although there is only on the Internet, you will surely be noticed and quoted by numerous media. As a result of the first stage of Overton, taboo subject disappears and starts unacceptable discussed.
Second stage: from radical than acceptable at this stage, follow quoting scientists, aPost too long. Click here to view the full text.