In more aggressive verbiage, they are our weapons for use in what can only be described as a constant war against ideology. The corporatist system depends upon the citizen's desire for inner comfort. Equilibrium is dependent upon our recognition of reality, which is the acceptance of permanent psychic discomfort. The result of such a denial is a growing imbalance which leads to our adoration of self-interest and our denial of the public good. It simply creeps up on us, a bit more every day It would be impossible for the corporatist structure ever to reward or admire criticism.
Propaganda is therefore the purpose.
Content is the frill or decoration. If I say I cannot 'mind my own business' you will not believe that I am serious. If on the other hand I tell you that to let no day pass without discussing goodness and all the other subjects about which you hear me talking and that examining both myself or others is really the very best thing a man can do and that life without this sort of examination is not worth living, you will be even less inclined to believe me.