Ignorance Is Bliss Thought

Ignorance is Bliss Thought is a usually totalitarian ideology that posits that true happiness and peace can only be achieved through a deliberate choice to make a society ignorant of certain aspects of the world. This means actively avoiding information that could potentially cause stress, anxiety, or negativity, and focusing only on the present moment and immediate surroundings. This goal will be achieved through any means necessary, such as propaganda or even brainwashing techniques.

History
There is not a lot of recorded political history on the ideology, as the phrase it is based on is usually used in a negative connotation. It can be proposed that the ideology has taken some meaning in some dictatorships, as some have tried to hide the truth with a mask of a grander, fancier way of life in their country.

Beliefs
Ignorance is Bliss Thought supports the idea of filtering content from the internet to block out negative things from being shown to the public. It advocates to use any means necessary to keep the general public from becoming stressed and depressed, as they could target the government if not kept under a veil of comfort. The ruling regime may also attempt to hide the truth from its citizens by promoting a false narrative of prosperity and success. They may downplay or even deny the existence of poverty, inequality, or human rights abuses, instead highlighting the achievements of the government and emphasizing the importance of national pride and loyalty. This approach can be especially effective in societies where people are highly dependent on the state for their livelihoods and where dissent is met with harsh punishment.

How to Draw
Drawing Ignorance is Bliss Thought takes 4 steps:
 * 1) Draw a ball.
 * 2) In the ball, draw blue fading into black.
 * 3) Draw a smiley face in the middle with its eyes closed.
 * 4) Add the eyes and you're finished

Stylistic Notes
Ignorance is Bliss thought can be wearing round glasses and holding a cane, signifying that they are "blind to what's going on around them."