# How They Convinced You to Dismantle Your Own Country

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Podcast: [artificially aware](https://stenobird.com/podcast/artificially-aware-7276027)
Published: 2026-07-18T12:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

This video dissects the timeless insights of Yuri Bezmenov, a Soviet defector who exposed the covert methods used to demoralize entire nations. Through this retelling, we explore his experiences, from KGB recruitment to spying on Western journalists. We reflect on the four stages of ideological subversion—demoralization, destabilization, crisis, and the twisted “normalization”—and see how they might still unfold if we remain complacent. Dive deep, challenge assumptions, and share your thoughts. #WakeUp #IdeologicalSubversion #ChallengeYourself #Think #Debate Watch this episode next: Journey Out of the Illusion [Part 1] Become a member of this channel to enjoy benefits: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6gJYYFDueIzAk_Jn6SmZw/join ​ ​ ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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