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Unlocking Charisma: How Power and Warmth Can Develop Irrational Influence Through Emotional Resonance
We discuss the psychology of charisma on the topic of "Becoming Magnetic"We break down the enigmatic qualities that make some people irresistibly charismatic and other...
Becoming Someone Else: Personas, Alter Egos, Masquerades, and Playing the Fool
We dig deep into the transformative power of personas, masks, and alter egos. Discover how becoming someone else can actually lead you to your most authentic self and ...
Unlocking Hypnosis: Influence and Marketing Techniques Using the Power of Descriptive Language
Gene and Darren explore the real-world impact of hypnosis, explaining how it works and how it's used in both therapy and marketing. We look into the science behind neu...
How Google Lost Its Way: From "Don't Be Evil" to Illegal Monopoly with Andrew Bloom
Inside Google's Ad Monopoly: Unveiling the DOJ's Major Decision and FutureIn this eye-opening episode of the Manipulation Games: Psychology & Marketing podcast, we dig...
Understanding Persuasion and Rhetoric from Ancient Rome with Dr. Ian Silva
We are joined by Dr. Ian Silva, a PhD in Classics from Princeton, to explore the art of rhetoric in ancient Rome and lessons we can learn from the past on the art of i...