I look around and see people no longer have goals.
We are perfect consumers. And I can't help thinking that over time, we have been "gently" pushed in this direction.
No more goals, no ideas, ideology, morals or principles. Just having the latest iWhatever, fast car and sleep with plenty of women. Like a new special breed of zombies.
In the past people fought and gave their life for freedom. And now I think we are less free then before. It's just that we are persuaded otherwise. Like in ancient Rome - bread and circus.
I can not judge you that you are brainwashed or indeed yes, but I can only suggest that you are looking for the truth that you are brainwashed or not from a global point of view, because if you see a point of view in your area I am sure this is true, but if from a global point of view I am sure the answer you are looking for will be found by yourself