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The Century of the Self

The documentary uncovers how psychoanalysis has been leveraged by governments and corporations to influence public thought and behavior.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Happiness Machines

1. Happiness Machines

Aired: Mar 17, 2002

Edward Bernays, Sigmund Freud's nephew, revolutionizes the concept of populat...

Episode 2 The Engineering of Consent

2. The Engineering of Consent

Aired: Mar 24, 2002

Edward Bernays and Anna Freud's ideas have a profound impact on shaping socie...

Episode 3 There Is a Policeman Inside All Our Heads. He Must Be Destroyed

3. There Is a Policeman Inside All Our Heads. He Must Be Destroyed

Aired: Mar 31, 2002

The 1960s saw a reevaluation of the ideas pioneered by Bernuys, ultimately gi...

Episode 4 Eight People Sipping Wine in Kettering

4. Eight People Sipping Wine in Kettering

Aired: Apr 7, 2002

Leaders on both sides of the Atlantic put into practice the concepts and stra...

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Century of the Self (Trailer) - Adam Curtis (2002)

Century of the Self (Trailer) - Adam Curtis (2002)

Info about The Century of the Self

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary

The Century of the Self: Where to Watch Online in United Kingdom?

At the present time, viewers have the opportunity to enjoy "The Century of the Self" completely free of charge, though with occasional advertisements, on the following streaming platforms: BBC iPlayer.