This video script is about the character Logan Roy in the TV show Succession. In one episode, he solves a personal problem using the 26th law of power. Mr. Roy’s gold digger girlfriend wants to become a news anchor at his company. She wants to use her relationship with him to get the job. But … Read more
Overview Hoffer seeks to explain why mass movements happen. First he talks about different personality types, and why each is drawn to a movement. For example, people who join fanatical mass movements often feel their lives are useless or wasted. They latch onto a movement because it makes them feel that they have purpose, that … Read more
What is Priming? The world is full of many types of sensory input. For example, hundreds of cars are all around when we drive on the free way. Humans have to sort through all this input every second, and decide what is relevant. The person driving consistently in front of you won’t grab your brain’s … Read more
Answer: Yes. Manipulation is a skill like any other. First you learn how it works. Then you practice each skill that makes up manipulation. Finally you put those elements together into easy to use processes. Learn how Manipulation Works Manipulation gets a bad rap. Skills of Manipulation Manipulation includes many different skills. Here are a … Read more
One of the important elements of establishing control is keeping people reacting to you. If they are always reacting to you, it will be hard for them to control anything. Method 1: Surprise The first method of control is to be subversive, surprising, and unexpected. You can learn more about attention in conversations, here, or … Read more
How Can I Use Method Acting In Real Life? Elements of acting can be useful in real life. Specifically, acting helps you become a version of yourself that is most likely to succeed in the situation you find yourself in. For example, you might be more introverted, but for your career you need to be … Read more
Just like a lever, the right piece of information can result in large changes. Leverage in a social context refers to the the ability to use power to extract the results you want. For example, if you are a parent and you know your child likes candy, you can leverage candy to get them to … Read more
Propaganda is a planned effort to influence people’s thoughts, beliefs, and actions using strategic messages. This article covers a list of propaganda techniques used in various areas of life. In Marketing And Advertising Advertisers and marketers use propaganda techniques to move people along the hierarchy of effects model. The hierarchy of effects model is a … Read more
What Is The Divide And Conquer Strategy? Dictators, politicians, sociopaths, and individuals have been known to use the divide and conquer strategy. It is also known as the divide and rule strategy since those who imply it have the goal of ruling or controlling a situation or resource. You can also add in another term … Read more
The best way to know if you are being manipulated is to pay attention to the tactics of manipulation, and record instances when you think they are being used against you. Once you record the instance, put the journal down and step away. Clear your head and then come back to the entry later. Attack … Read more
