"[Marketing] has rendered its own mechanics almost invisible and therefore hard to question...it fails to disclose that it is constantly at work developing desires and a world order in line with its own often highly distinctive priorities. Even in societies theoretically dedicated to leaving us free to make our own choices, our minds are continuously manipulated in directions we hardly consciously recognise."

Q: Do you agree? Can learning about marketing principles make any difference? If so, how?

Could you writ e answer as a mini-essay format? thanks a lot