The Manipulation Dictionary
A brutally honest lexicon of psychological influence, stripped of the moralistic bullshit that keeps you powerless and confused.
Why is it so much easier to stand still than to change, even when standing still means slow decay?
Why do I always feel compelled to burn down the good things I build?
You should at least know the warning signs.
And how many cognitive biases are there?
This one distinction sets the two apart.
Why emotional regulation is essential for power.
Isn't it exhausting, living inside someone else's assumption?
Why does the promise of peace feel more intoxicating than actual freedom?
Why is it so much easier to believe the obvious lie than the difficult truth?
Why do I feel so small around certain people?