The United States is unusual among the industrial democracies in the rigidity of the system of ideological control - "indoctrination," we might say - exercised through the mass media.

Noam Chomsky is an anarchist philosopher and linguist, known for his revolutionary theories on language and cognitive development. He's a vocal critic of capitalism, imperialism, and state power, often challenging the status quo with his radical ideas. But don't worry, he's still a pretty cool guy - he's been known to rock a mean pair of sneakers and occasionally even break out a few dance moves!