Video by Cocky Cat with Big Black *Rooster* named Richard. Projection is a psychological defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unwanted thoughts, feelings, or motives to others. This concept, first introduced by Sigmund Freud, plays a significant role in both individual psychology and broader social dynamics, including propaganda. This video explores the definition of projection, its underlying motivations, its use in personal and propaganda contexts, and the telltale signs to recognize it. For the short version of the video (under 5 min) published on KNOW channel, click here: YouTube: https://youtu.be/U51uokZyNl8 Rumble: https://rumble.com/v6qdtww-projection-why-and-how-it-works-short-version.html?mref=ub6gd&mc=dttqi Chapters: 00:00 What is and Why Projection? 02:05 Simple Example 03:17 Corporate Projection Example 04:00 Example from History 04:41 Rhetorical Projection 07:01 Recognizing Projection 07:12 Strong Reactions 10:03 Repetitive Accusations 12:10 Defensiveness 14:13 Blame Shifting 17:08 Lack of Self-Awareness 19:28 Conclusion YouTube link: https://youtu.be/VCP4JpYb6j4