How do you legalize any phenomenon, from euthanasia to cannibalism?
Evgueni Gorzhaltsán
In today's society of tolerance, which has no fixed ideals and a clear division between good and evil, there is a technique to change the concepts considered totally unacceptable.
This technique, called the "The Overton Window" which consists of a specific sequence of actions in order to achieve the desired result, "may be more effective than nuclear weapons to destroy human communities", says columnist Gorzhaltsán.
In his article on the ADME website, there is an example of how to legalize the idea of cannibalism and make it acceptable step by step.
From the stage at which it is considered disgusting and unthinkable to the public morals, until it becomes a reality acceptable by the mass consciousness and the law.
This is achieved not by direct brainwashing, but by more sophisticated techniques that are effective thanks to its consistent and systematic application without society perceiving the process, believes Gorzhaltsán.
First Stage: From Unthinkable to Radical
Obviously, now the issue of legalization of cannibalism is on the lower level of acceptance on the "Windows of Opportunities" of Overton, since society considers it as absurd and unthinkable, a taboo.
It is possible to change this perception by transferring the matter to the scientific sphere, as for scientists usually there is no taboo subjects.
An ethnological symposium about exotic rituals of Polynesian tribes can be used to discuss the history of the subject of study and obtain authoritative statements about cannibalism, and then ensuring the transition from negative and uncompromising attitude of society to a more positive attitude.
Simultaneously, you must create a radical group of cannibals, although they exist only on the Internet, they will surely be cited by numerous media outlets.
As a result of the first stage of Overton, the taboo disappears and unacceptable issue begins to be discussed.
Second Stage: From Radical to Acceptable
At this stage, one should continue quoting scientists, arguing that one can not shield himself by being knowledgeable about cannibalism, as if someone who refuses to talk about it will be considered a hypocritical bigot.
By condemning the intolerance, it is also necessary to create a euphemism for the phenomenon itself and thus separate the word from its meaning.
Thus, cannibalism becomes 'anthropophagy' and later in 'anthropophilic'.
In parallel, one can establish a precedent of reference, historical, mythological, contemporary or simply invented, but the most important matter is that it has to be legitimized, so it can be used as proof that anthropophilia principle can be legalized.
