Summary: Influence — The Psychology of Persuasion

November 18, 2016
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Summary

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Lessons

  • There are common ways that people can be manipulated based on flaws in how we think

  • These manipulation paths can be seen all throughout sales, scams, and marketing

  • If you learn the main methods and keep your eye out for them, you can avoid having them work on you

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