Yes Jeff, the mind is the main control method now that physical violence is more frowned upon. Besides, why fight someone if you can have him work for you and think it is his own will?
Ironically, even 'awakening' is often like that. They tell them 'think think don't be stupid' and then they give them what think --the schooling mode of operation.
It can get complex but if 'you' can think of nothing or your very own thoughts at will, you can actually be free, thought-wise. And if you can then speak your own truth, and allow the same for others, we can have actual freedom of speech --nothing to do with being 'correct'.
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