What is the ‘Shock Doctrine’? | Decoded

Hollywood actor @amrwaked investigates how shock therapy may be used by powerful governments to facilitate change and control.
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* The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism is a 2007 book by the Canadian author and social activist Naomi Klein. In the book, Klein argues that neoliberal free market policies (as advocated by the economist Milton Friedman) have risen to prominence in some developed countries because of a deliberate strategy of "shock therapy". This centers on the exploitation of national crises (disasters or upheavals) to establish controversial and questionable policies, while citizens are too distracted (emotionally and physically) to engage and develop an adequate response, and resist effectively. The book advances the idea that some man-made events, such as the Iraq War, were undertaken with the intention of pushing through such unpopular policies in their wake.
Some reviewers criticized the book for making what they viewed as simplifications of political phenomena, while others lauded it as a compelling and important work. The book served as the main source of a 2009 documentary feature film with the same title directed by Michael Winterbottom.

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yet the US has the moral backbone of preaching '' human rights to the rest of the world

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They got some nerves... The audacity!

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Nothing and no one is perfect....except you and your country I'm sure.

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as an Indonesian, the Jakarta Doctrine hit hard. if you know our history, the state of Indonesia you see today is the safest most prosperous it's ever been. ever since independence, we have been marred by genocides and authoritarian dictators that the rest of the world doesnt know millions have died for the right to say "I disagree". if i were to say this at any point in our history, i'd be a gonner. either dead or disappeared

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How it became prosperous?

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[@breathspinecore]

How do you have a documentary called "What is the Shock Doctrine?" and not mention Naomi Klein? She literally wrote the book on it and coined the term. Maybe a little less theatrical drama and a bit more substance about the actual subject.

[@abidshohag6387]

ahahaha spot on

[@comidillo]

Literally click bait! Don’t even start on the erasure of women’s work

[@urbnctrl]

So you mean to say a woman wrote an entire book on something that a man managed to do in a 15 minute video?

[@lindada1111]

@@urbnctrl pointless commentary

[@amayajackson4818]

Thank you! Needed to be said!

[@farrelhidayat8262]

Oh my God, I am as an Indonesian citizen, have almost never heard of the term of " Jakarta method". this has indeed been well designed and hidden from the public, until now many of our people still consider Soekarno and Suharto to be national heroes even though they have committed atrocities against their own people. I hope the world can learn to respect differences.

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SUKARNO was a HERO. SUHARTO was a VILLAINOUS PUPPET .

[@lesussie2237]

we need to realize that before Reformasi, we were ruled by dictators. people may know Soeharto as a dictator but many refuse to realize Soekarno was one as well in 1945, we gained independence from colonizers, yet it was only after 1998 did we gain independence from dictators

[@prakashkr2214]

I thought he killed in thousand.. I was wrong he was worst than Hitler

[@brightdayafro2804]

1million murdered in Indonesia by U.S led terror? How many millions worldwide? How come they still have the morale & gut to talk about human rights?

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whataboutism

[@RebeccaOre]

@@Scarlett-jq4cj no. The US tends to dehumanize people who have radically different ideas of good government and good lives than it has. Other people also do this and have done this.

[@brightdayafro2804]

Good government and good lives? As per what/whose standard?

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@@RebeccaOre mass over generalizing.

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Like Society won't let you live a happy life alone, they will push you to a state that you're not perfect. So if you want to be perfect you need to buy their products, get advanced technologies, Cosmetics, whatever they sell . But the fact we forgot that everyone is perfect in there own way. Be a part of a society otherwise you will be labeled as weirdo. Who formed this society? Why we want to be a part of it ? Society is a framework designed by capitalist pigs who wants to make more money from you. These people will squeeze every single bit of freewill you have.

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Shock Doctrine makes sense, when you see what is happening with the c0vid mandates and floods in Queensland and NSW.

[@GladysAlicea]

This program should be expanded to at least 30 minutes to do it complete justice, for the topics covered are critically important to know and understand, if the world is to become a better place, in at least our personal interactions with other cultures. We cannot brush one group of people with the same brush. There's evil in every country's leadership. Right now, Russians seeking US asylum in Tijuana, Mexico, are being denied entry, while Ukrainians are not. Individual hatred, ignorance, and all the rest instilled by a gov't, in this case, the US only serves to divide us further. Sadly, the divide and conquer strategy is their common tool, and humanity falls for it every time.

[@MarineShark]

look up "the shock doctrine documentary" from 2009 on youtube

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Thank you very much my friend, your work helps a lot, everyone needs to know these before they die

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@Amar Waked, I have seen a few of your videos. Keep creating the marvellous piece of art. Humanity needs to hear the truth. Love from India!

[@tomr.9186]

Thank you so much for making this great episode~ on this topic, here's my take. In Chinese, a crisis is called Weiji, which could be explained as disaster and opportunity. That means it could be better if you deal with it well. But if a country is fully suffering from any kind of disaster without any benefit in return, someone else is taking all the benefits away

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No War please..

[@quirinuspedricoyavan8571]

Thank You for explained about Indonesia in 1965

[@chaosland5325]

The West are using the same method now. With the Ukraine-Russia war. They were trying to use these methods on Russia.

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Putin’s big fear is regime change wherein he ends up like Gaddafi. He will not give in & many more will die & he’ll level Ukraine in the process. The world had better not listen to just the USA - the greedy will be like vultures on the remains of Ukraine then rebuild grabbing the resources (oil,gas, agriculture & anything else of value). I know the risks of Other nations doing this as well exists but just maybe a coalition of the European, UK & her former British Empire countries like Canada - which has the 2nd largest number of Ukrainian diaspora in the world will stop the USA from wholesale looting of Ukraine. I am nervous as a Canadian as I have witnessed for 63 years of my life my government generally siding with the USA. They said no for a short while to Bush when USA attacked Iraq but eventually gave in. Right now the big risk is Putin being pushed into a “nothing to loose situation - for him personally” putting all of Europe at risk. Scary times!

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One of the most compassionate understandings the effects on family life .... Look forward to learning from real people

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He ain't Woke. He Waked. I'll be here all night folks :D

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Some Natural disasters can be Manipulated

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Very interesting and insightful content! Necessary perspective to be shared and some real food for thought. Love the presenter!!

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I think this Presenter is Soo true he doesn't want to depart without educating us

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Heartbreaking.. that this happened and that most people will never know it happened..

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Look into “the school of the America’s” and what the purpose of this organization was.

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Where is Naomi Klein?!?

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[@nabeelahmedkhanofficial]

US installed a new regime in Pakistan in April 2022 allegedly with the help of Pakistani establishment. Its November 2022 now and there has been so many arrests, tortures and forced disappearances since then. The regime has been trying to supress the voices of people who spoke against it. Ex-PM Imran Khan fought back by inspiring public protests and marches to call for snap elections but was shot in a public rally last week in a failed assasination attempt. This video is so relevant to whats happening in Pakistan right now. US has a bad habit of installing and supporting cruel and currupt regimes and armies around the world. I hope peace and sanity prevails eventually.

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Every superpower has done only bad to others 😔 and even every developed country has a good amount of population facing poverty 😔

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

Thank you🙏 by the way.

[@PreacherAtArrakeen]

Naomi Klein's book came out before 9/11.

[@PreacherAtArrakeen]

Shoddy journalism that doesn't cite its sources.

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Good production. I'm surprised they allow this to be published on youtube.

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we need more episodes of Decoded ❤❤

[@Evilushka]

CREDIT: Naomi Klein, The Shock Doctrine, 2007. Why are you regurgitating her work and presenting it as your own?

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plz start this series

[@Bob-white]

A clear example of the Jakarta method being applied in recent times was the Military coup in Egypt led by Sisi. which turned back Egypt into being a police state especially if you observe the military control of every aspect in people ‘s daily lives. They also caused the major economic downfall which is currently happening in Egypt.

[@metoo6437]

This two videos are particularly never showed by the algorithm, I had to come to the playlist for those.

[@nowhere6328]

Natural disasters - and I am sorry to break it to you, CAN be intentionally triggered in the same way like conventional weapons of war. Systems to control weather, seismic activity and the gulf stream have been officially in development since 1964. Not all natural disaster are so "natural" as we are made to believe.

[@mohammedjafer9265]

So true even the most natural of weather phenomenal rain is being controlled by the government why need for all such control using a narrative for the betterment of the country while fooling them from their agenda cough* devil's agenda cough* dajjal coming

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[@hafunland894]

As an American I wish our country would view the world as everyone is a brother and sister. Sadly, tragically and beyond words I feel so bad for the people killed, maimed, tortured, mentally depressed for oil. I have not been in favor of any war since WW 2. American empire needs to end...

[@magicalcrow6649]

Why didn't you credit the original writer of the book that gave the name to this doctrine? Her name is Naomi Klein

[@letsgetsocialinfo]

Spread the word, let this be the chant of the oppressed.. PEOPLE GIVE POWER TO PEOPLE

[@triciachampine5807]

Weather has been manipulated and controlled for decades now. It was used by the US during the Vietnam War as well as in September 2001 to push a hurricane off shore and away from New York just prior to September 11th

[@jeff_n1535]

Brilliant!

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It was one of the most devastating invasion made in human history

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Speechless 👍

[@kforest2745]

7:12 “1965 when the U.S. backed Indonesian military intentionally who killed approximately one million innocent civilians.” Yeah there’s something to be said about how easy corruption has it over mass when it doesn’t have to fight with its bare hands

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Wow!

[@Dr.Engr005]

Great documentary

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This documentary movie is a totally anti-American, it is also more advisable to look through how many atrocities have been committed by Soviet Union, and its allies, for example, Hafez Asad and his son Bashar Asad

[@kepopol8556]

Wait a minute? About Iraq, where’s America’s accountability for that crime?

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Dear sir i was able to crying why such a suffering happen after all we want to live and happy mmmm god blessing give us hope

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Decoded 👏wow!

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Just wow

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Very awsome

[@blubon]

How you do a whole video on the shock doctrine and NOT have Naomi Klein or her book in it!??!? That's some sexists bullshit!!

[@russpeters560]

BORING

[@ifrazali3052]

How is it sexist?

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Sexist 🤣😂

[@alexwelts2553]

When Truth bombs are groundbreaking, corrupt foundations crumble in the absence of bombs, but sometimes volcanos and sinkholes happen under the frequency of massive concentrated trauma.

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The conclusion though: “…And it helps to know the difference between an opinion and a principle. I see the difference in opinion as something essential and healthy, but the difference in principle- that's another story which requires different questions.”

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Let’s talk about this ♟

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Down with authoritarian capitalist regime!!!

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[@SaintTrinianz]

Remember that both wings belong to one beast. You cannot fight one wing or watch the beast beat one wing against the other and expect to escape it's oppression.

[@cfwin1776]

Shock and awe.

[@alexwelts2553]

Test for echoes by clapping, voids underground.

[@triciachampine5807]

Please do one on the WEF and IMF, along with the United Nations.

[@kforest2745]

Naomi Klein writes about this subject I recall reading about it ages ago. Covid was another example it was exaggerated.

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do you know about sign of kiamah

[@Ibson99]

Chaos is a ladder.

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Music?

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Don’t forget the main money maker for them! Child Trafficking!!!

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Why you are in tention emr waked 😟 God will help to all humanity ❤

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[@1kellyschexnayder]

I like your videos, I have watched many with interest! At the beginning of this one, you say, “My Father got to watch 911.” I am still deciphering that statement, as it is an unusual way to… term someone witnessing the deaths of thousands, and the horror of witnessing people jumping from burning, imploded buildings to their deaths. Then you move to the unrest of other peoples, due to this event; without once mentioning the absolute desecration for those families, civilians, innocents! This gave me pause, as it seems this is of no import, compared to what happened as a result. I believe this was not your intent, so I continue to support you. However, if I am mistaken in your intent; know this… Whether perpetrated upon us, the American People; by our own factions, or those outside who wish to do us harm, we will discover truth! We are not capable of just letting things go, as it is our nature to hold each other up; as well as accountable. We search for the answers presently, and what is revealed will be dealt with by ALL. It is never our intent as a PEOPLE to overstep our role, unless of course; we are in defense of an attack upon our brethren! If countries allow their citizens to hate us, attack us, loathe ALL of us; without truly seeking US, the individuals… then we must do our best to ensure the safety of US from those threats. However, we are not blind! We see what the efforts put forth have gained, and question the divisions made. Know that Americans are not always in agreement with the decisions put forth, nor the actions taken. Know that Americans are striving to take back the control once held by the people for the people. We are asking the tough questions, and finding the answers for ourselves. This is not however an invitation for those with our demise in their thoughts to take action toward that end. For in that regard, we, AMERICANS will quickly and decisively find the one thing we do agree on… OUR safety above ALL else.

[@amritprakash9062]

Is Jakarta muder happen in Pakistan to other religions people, please reply.

[@innocentgoitseone3715]

Iraqi war was about the oil

[@MrTaxiRob]

Was it? Who controls the oil now?

[@sulekha3771]

Excatly. There were no weapons of mass destruction found. The war was used a pretext to gain control over the oil.

[@MrTaxiRob]

@@sulekha3771 so who controls the oil now?

[@innocentgoitseone3715]

@@MrTaxiRob Americans oil giants control it. America once attacked Iraq when Saddam Hussein announced they will not sell oil in dollars but local currency

[@MrTaxiRob]

@@innocentgoitseone3715 you don't know, and you didn't even bother to Google it to see if your guess is correct. Try again.

[@syedshahzaib.1156]

America had played role of boucher

[@jesusisking3974]

Consider that the Russian and American nuclear treaty ended in 2021....🧐😰

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

I really don't consider myself a "shock". I am a mom. Different and crazy? - Yes. But just a mom and private individual.

[@DDDothager]

They always say, act of God, but they don't believe it.

[@Its4you_]

So now Ukraine, what part is paining now to US? These are not humans??!

[@winkus8586]

Hurting russia to the last ukranian

[@strongbelieveroftheholybible]

Lord Jesus Christ is our only TRUTH against this satanic world! Repent, believe in the Gospel, Be Born Again

[@beezed97]

Amen

[@fidelcatsro6948]

😳😳😳

[@megs-yx4wf]

Totally lame you did not mention the author of The Shock Doctorin, Naomi Klein.

[@alvihasnat6273]

😭😭😭