Mental control: My disagreement with a conspiracy theory

Some people believe in the conspiracy theory that claims microchips are implanted to control people's minds. However, I strongly disagree with this idea, as there is no need for such devices to manipulate human thoughts and behavior. The media and advertising, which are powerful tools of influence, have already proven their ability to shape public opinion through subliminal messages.

For instance, tresearchers conductedan experiment in which rtheyinserted imperceptible frames into a movie that encouraged the audience to buy Coca-Cola. It was later reported that many viewers,who were unaware of these hidden images,felt the urge to purchase the product after the film ended. This demonstrates that external control over human decisions does not require technological implants; instead, psychological techniques are enough to influence the masses.

Therefore, instead of fearing mind-control chips, people should be more concerned about the subtle ways in which they are already being influenced every day.

Why should I continue learning English?

This language is one of the most spoken languages in the world, and my training as a programmer can help me not only to understand some terminology but also have many opportunities in the future as a programmer. Even though I take online classes, the activities are very creative and help us to learn English in an everyday context. For example, by doing this blog or by making a flyer about what I am studying, as the one you will see below:

What I’ve learned from my English lessons?

Thanks to SENA I have been able to improve my English skills and practice all I have learned over time. I must admit it was difficult at the beginning because we had a lot of speaking activities like audios or videos, but with practice, I was able to get high grades, and I was capable of losing the fear of speaking in this language, and getting out of my comfort zone.

Some of the activities I did were: