In my last post, I wrote about communication (thereby engaging in something of a meta-communication), making the rather worrisome point that in the natural world—which includes our own—there is little ...

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Psychological manipulation can be defined as the utilization of undue power (social, relational, familial, sexual, financial, professional, etc.) for the purpose of benefiting the manipulator at the ...

In early 2020, just before the onset of the pandemic, a cognitive scientist, a philosopher, and a few economists began meeting to read research papers together. The subject matter was communication, ...

Emotional manipulators tend to benefit from having a sense of emotional intelligence without the added social and internal burdens of compassion or empathy. According to a study from the SAGE Open ...

Manipulators give gifts to exert control or influence over others. This tactic creates a sense of obligation, making the recipient feel indebted. It's a strategy to sway decisions, build dependence, ...