{"id":44902,"date":"2021-11-04T13:47:31","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T20:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pocketwisdominsights.com\/pwicolab\/?p=44902"},"modified":"2022-05-08T12:56:35","modified_gmt":"2022-05-08T19:56:35","slug":"20-mega-corps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pocketwisdominsights.com\/pwicolab\/finance\/pwi-co-lab-staff\/20-mega-corps\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern Survival Blog: The 20 Mega Corporations Who Are Controlling And Shaping You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<a name=\"content\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-8b479930-1bbf-4c2c-9867-557583dbc6a9\">Opening Insights: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>While we are all born with minds of mush\u2026 a blank slate\u2026 over our lifetimes we are controlled and shaped by many things. These 20 mega corporations currently have a great influence on the lives of Americans and \u2018who\u2019 they end up becoming.<br><br>Article from MODERN SURVIVAL BLOG<\/p><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/modernsurvivalblog.com\/systemic-risk\/the-20-mega-corporations-who-are-controling-and-shaping-you\/\">The 20 Mega Corporations Who Are Controlling And Shaping You (modernsurvivalblog.com)<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-b0bd037d-7841-4cae-982e-ecc46e65b688\">Informational Insights: The 20 Mega Corporations Who Are Controlling And Shaping You By Ken J<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>While we are all born with minds of mush\u2026 a blank slate\u2026 over our lifetimes we are controlled and shaped by many things. These 20 mega corporations currently have a great influence on the lives of Americans and \u2018who\u2019 they end up becoming.<\/p><p>Here is who they are, and their chairman, president, and\/or CEO\u2026<\/p><p>These Ten mega corporations and their interwoven supply chains control the output of almost everything you buy.<\/p><p><strong>KRAFT<\/strong>&nbsp;(John Cahill, Tony Vernon)<br><strong>COCA COLA<\/strong>&nbsp;(Muhtar Kent)<br><strong>PEPSICO<\/strong>&nbsp;(Indra Nooyi)<br><strong>GENERAL MILLS<\/strong>&nbsp;(Kendall Powell)<br><strong>KELLOG\u2019S<\/strong>&nbsp;(James Jenness, John Bryant)<br><strong>MARS<\/strong>&nbsp;(Steven Badger, Paul Michaels)<br><strong>UNILEVER<\/strong>&nbsp;(Michael Treschchow, Paul Polman)<br><strong>JOHNSON &amp; JOHNSON<\/strong>&nbsp;(William Weldon, Alex Gorsky)<br><strong>P&amp;G<\/strong>&nbsp;(A.G. Lafley)<br><strong>NESTLE<\/strong>&nbsp;(Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, Paul Bulcke)<\/p><p>90% of the media is now controlled by just six companies, down from 50 in 1983. Nearly everything you think you know about the news (and your entertainment) is shaped from these six mega media companies.<\/p><p><strong>GE<\/strong>&nbsp;(Jeffrey Immelt)<br><strong>NEWSCORP<\/strong>&nbsp;(Rupert Murdoch, Chase Carey)<br><strong>DISNEY<\/strong>&nbsp;(Bob Iger)<br><strong>VIACOM<\/strong>&nbsp;(Sumner Redstone, Philippe Dauman)<br><strong>TIME WARNER<\/strong>&nbsp;(Jeffrey Bewkes)<br><strong>CBS<\/strong>&nbsp;(Leslie Moonves)<\/p><p>37 top banks have merged to become these four mega banks in a little over two decades, while the nation\u2019s 10 largest financial institutions hold 54% of our total financial assets.<br><strong><br>JPMORGAN CHASE<\/strong>&nbsp;(Jamie Dimon)<br><strong>BANK OF AMERICA<\/strong>&nbsp;(Charles Holliday, Brian Moynihan)<br><strong>CITIGROUP<\/strong>&nbsp;(Michael O\u2019Neill, Michael Corbat)<br><strong>WELLS FARGO<\/strong>&nbsp;(John Stumpf)<br>By Ken J<\/p><p>Article from MODERN SURVIVAL BLOG<\/p><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/modernsurvivalblog.com\/systemic-risk\/the-20-mega-corporations-who-are-controling-and-shaping-you\/\">The 20 Mega Corporations Who Are Controlling And Shaping You (modernsurvivalblog.com)<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/modernsurvivalblog.com\/systemic-risk\/the-20-mega-corporations-who-are-controling-and-shaping-you\/\"><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/modernsurvivalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/10-corporations-that-control-everything-that-you-buy.jpg\" alt=\"10-corporations-that-control-everything-that-you-buy\" width=\"1076\" height=\"676\"\/><figcaption>original infographic image source: unknown<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/modernsurvivalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/10-corporations-that-control-most-everything-that-you-buy.jpg\">Full Size Infographic<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/modernsurvivalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/six-top-media-corporations.jpg\" alt=\"six-top-media-corporations\" width=\"713\" height=\"728\"\/><figcaption>original infographic image source: unknown<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/modernsurvivalblog.com\/systemic-risk\/the-20-mega-corporations-who-are-controling-and-shaping-you\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/modernsurvivalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/four-largest-banks-in-us.jpg\" alt=\"four-largest-banks-in-us\" class=\"wp-image-31133\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Although I am not anti-capitalist, I have always been of the opinion that it would be much healthier (for a nation) to prevent giant mega corporations from becoming who they are\u2026 too large and powerful \u2014 which enables them to become monopolistic and too controlling of our lives, with influence over our politicians who \u2018really\u2019 represent big money more than they represent us as individuals.<\/p><p>There is (in my opinion) much systemic risk when&nbsp;<em>too few<\/em>&nbsp;control the distribution channels and products (of whatever) which&nbsp;<em>too many<\/em>&nbsp;are literally dependent upon.<\/p><p>Billions of us are controlled and influenced by so few\u2026<\/p><p>There is seemingly little that we can do about it at this point, given that our political system in general has become corrupt at all levels right to the top. We\u2019ve allowed it to happen right under our noses. In any event, I thought you would be curious to know the top-20 mega corps who are influencing you whether you realize it or not\u2026<br>By Ken J<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/modernsurvivalblog.com\/systemic-risk\/the-20-mega-corporations-who-are-controling-and-shaping-you\/\">The 20 Mega Corporations Who Are Controlling And Shaping You (modernsurvivalblog.com)<\/a><\/p><p>Article from MODERN SURVIVAL BLOG<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-9e9ce07d-e281-44ca-8921-7a686465d7a0\">Possibilities for Consideration: Beating the Enemy Without Fighting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-a999995f-b961-4fd0-ba2b-a1aafd3b5537\">The following models illustrate the psychology of <strong>fear <\/strong>and <strong>control<\/strong><br>being used to force America to its knees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\" id=\"block-337fd45a-73a8-4412-a22c-83f179ba6ada\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwisdominsights.com\/pwicolab\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fear-Thinking-Model-1024x640.png\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Fear-Thinking-Model-1024x640.png\" width=\"512\" height=\"320\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\" id=\"block-31defb87-b2bf-4e3d-861f-012e8f515d99\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwisdominsights.com\/pwicolab\/wp-content\/uploads\/Control-Wheel-copyright.png\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Control-Wheel-copyright.png\" width=\"448\" height=\"479\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-f78511af-1e17-4d9e-9971-725b1d9d6292\">Whatever we do, however we do it, this becomes the basis for how we will build relationships at home, work, worship and play. These models will permeate all dimensions of our lives and must be reversed if our communities and our country are to survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-0b567590-58a9-4e2d-b753-89ffb3bb291f\">The Real Solution: Founded in Spiritual Principles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-182736eb-0687-451e-9f3e-19e7e028dfe6\">A real solution, fully developed (tested, proven and paid for), is found in AwareComm's proprietary Adaptive Intelligence (AdI&#x2122;) algorithm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"block-ad3e793d-949d-4a47-b799-443596d4ff98\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwisdominsights.com\/pwicolab\/wp-content\/uploads\/Not-Concepts-It-Really-Worked-1024x576.png\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Not-Concepts-It-Really-Worked-1024x576.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-4c3bd7a3-6d91-4110-bcff-8be399b60f7c\">The AdI&#x2122; algorithm aligns with the intent of Pope Francis's call for a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pocketwisdominsights.com\/pwicolab\/uncategorized\/pwi-co-lab-staff\/cmmtmnt-to-hmnty-good-algrthm\/#content\" target=\"_blank\">'Good Algorithm,'<\/a> to reverse the damage done by the irresponsible use of technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"block-714d5be5-6e4d-439b-9340-33f703dd2a24\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwisdominsights.com\/pwicolab\/wp-content\/uploads\/AI%E2%80%93BI%E2%80%93HI%E2%80%93SI_AdI-e1598220376822.png\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is AI\u2013BI\u2013HI\u2013SI_AdI-e1598220376822.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-1d748a61-b131-4a2d-82d6-75f93bb2c23b\"><strong>Rebuilding Community Commerce - - Rebuilding the Soul of a Community<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-89ce6b31-b4fc-4b65-818a-bfce2450e0e7\">AwareComm's AdI&#x2122; algorithm is available in a community Collaboration Laboratory (Co-Lab&#x2122;) Research and ePublishing Institute, where people learn to take charge of their communities by transcending <strong>adversity <\/strong>to <strong>diversity <\/strong>and <strong>solidarity <\/strong>through the application of <em>responsible commerce<\/em>. Success is assured by applying the principles of Adaptive Intelligence to entrepreneurial thinking using socially responsible capitalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"block-a7252e40-ca4a-4329-8a28-6e76d16353ab\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwisdominsights.com\/pwicolab\/wp-content\/uploads\/Adversity-Commerce-Community-circled-1024x576.png\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Adversity-Commerce-Community-circled-1024x576.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-1f249e0f-cabc-4d28-af30-e7df9bcf2581\">What comes from an established foundation of commerce rooted in spiritual principles and AdI&#x2122; is a new business model. This business model, for the application of Socially Responsible Capitalism, is our theme and driving inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-d936fc22-cff7-4b24-a63f-fd78ab88ad5b\">A Co-Lab&#x2122; is the implementation mechanism of the result of 30+ years of field research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-9deda43d-92b9-4de9-8a18-3e0fa6a67cde\">Co-Labs&#x2122; create an environment conducive to learning, solidarity and change (old ideas are more quickly learned and new ideas are more quickly accepted and implemented).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-8ded7f5a-90f6-4590-8a72-d59cb1660938\">Our Next Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-4f5019e7-6966-4a25-8806-8adefa06b16b\">The AwareComm\u00ae Team is attracting partners in order to awaken in the people a desire for peace and solidarity as a way to fulfill their personal needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-ef5c954e-8dc8-4423-a1cf-48f6f213541b\">Through a careful blend of&nbsp;AI + BI + HI + SI&nbsp;the&nbsp;Co-Lab&#x2122; Research Institute&nbsp;has the correct balance of technology, methodology, human understanding, spiritual principles and data science to put us on the right track to individual social and cultural empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-82330c65-6dc4-407d-a99c-f34d9c553217\">Due Diligence classes offer a deeper dive into the Co-Lab&#x2122; Research and ePublishing Institute to determine if this philosophy is effective for your community. You will learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-1eccc047-f4c9-4a9f-88f3-f401d91b0d74\"><li>The logical power of the AI + BI + HI + SI = AdI&#x2122; algorithm for communication and learning<\/li><li>The communication power of Co-Lab&#x2122; Research and ePublishing Institute to provide secure:<ul><li>self-funding<\/li><li>self-perpetuating<\/li><li>self-regulating networks<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>The commerce power of Socially Responsible Capitalism, blending nonprofit and commercial applications<\/li><li>The application of Social Partnerships, bringing ethical business principles to overcome social challenges<\/li><li>The joy, satisfaction and pride of taking a role in returning our world to a state of freedom and opportunity - <em>being proud to be a patriot<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"block-a1069bec-d29c-421d-bf5d-c634d2977044\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwisdominsights.com\/pwicolab\/wp-content\/uploads\/Building-Interdependent-Communities-1024x576.png\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Building-Interdependent-Communities-1024x576.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-2cd904c7-3cfb-457c-9fb2-cc1ba3bc6870\">Inviting Potential Partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-b7cad2aa-8948-40c1-8a70-fcdc8e0454d3\">For more information<br>and to receive your invitation to a Due Diligence class<br>email: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:SOS@AwareComm.com\" target=\"_blank\">SOS@AwareComm.com<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">Opening Insights: While we are all born with minds of mush\u2026 a blank slate\u2026 over our lifetimes we are controlled and shaped by many things. 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