Society is obsessed with control. Are you?

Graeme Shanks  |  Features  |  subtle idols
Date posted:  12 Feb 2026
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Society is obsessed with control. Are you?

Times Square, New York, United States. Photo by Joshua Earle on Unsplash

British writer Norman Douglas once famously observed that you can tell the ideals of a nation by its advertisements.

There’s a lot of truth in that when you think about it. Take Adidas' slogan, for example: "You Got This!"

You’ll find similar sounding slogans from any number of High Street shops. Take Burger King: "Have it Your Way." And Argos: "You’re Good to Go."

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