# The Modern Cult-like Capture (and Rule) of The Fake 'Alternative' Media

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Podcast: [David Icke](https://stenobird.com/podcast/david-icke-5821476)
Published: 2026-08-28T07:19:35+00:00
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## Resource

David Icke speaks on how the world is run by the 'stupid' and malevolent—stupidity meaning the choice to accept authority uncritically—enabled by large segments of the population who similarly choose ignorance. Historical examples like Socrates and Plato’s cave allegory, plus the modern cult-like capture of the fake 'alternative media' and groupthink, show how the few maintain control by limiting the perception of possibility. Awakening involves overriding that programming with higher consciousness to see the illusion, while the asleep target those who expose it. Sign up to Ickonic: https://ickonic.com/question-everything Channel Sponsor - https://go.tzla.club/liIcC Order David's New Book - The Roadmap: https://shop.ickonic.com/product/the-road-map-by-david-icke Tickets for Live Events: https://openvisioneventslimited.telltix.com/ Latest News From David Icke: www.davidicke.com Social Media https://www.facebook.com/davidicke/ https://twitter.com/davidicke https://www.minds.com/davidickeofficial https://onstellar.com/davidickeofficial

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