Communication, Negotiation & Persuasion
1273: Richard Shotton & MichaelAaron Flicker | Marketing to Human Minds
Hacking the Human Mind authors Richard Shotton and MichaelAaron Flicker reveal ways brands exploit human psychology and how we can use this to our benefit! What We Discuss with Richard Shotton & MichaelAaron Flicker: Five Guys built a $1.6 billion empire on a single insight: doing one thing exceptionally well signals expertise. The company’s refusal […]
VIEW EPISODE1255: Abbie Maroño | Mastering Persuasion with Social Engineering
The same tactics that con artists use to manipulate you can be used to build trust. Dr. Abbie Maroño explains the psychology of ethical social engineering. What We Discuss with Dr. Abbie Maroño: Manipulation vs. Influence: It’s all about intention. The same psychological tactics can be used for good or evil. The difference? Manipulation disregards harm […]
VIEW EPISODE1230: Oz Pearlman | Making Magical Human Connections Like a Mentalist
Ever wonder how mentalists read minds? It’s not really magic. Oz Pearlman is here to expose the secrets of influence, charisma, and seeing others deeply. What We Discuss with Oz Pearlman: Mentalism isn’t psychic — it’s psychology, empathy, and showmanship combined to read people’s cues and create the illusion of mind reading. The foundation of […]
VIEW EPISODE1216: Greg Lukianoff | Failing Arguments Against Free Speech
Free speech defenders are losing ground as government pressure mounts. Legal expert Greg Lukianoff reveals why the Kimmel case should terrify everyone. What We Discuss with Greg Lukianoff: The Trump administration used FCC licensing threats and merger approval leverage to force ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — a form of “jawboning” where government coerces private […]
VIEW EPISODE1213: Orion Taraban | Understanding Relationship Economics Part Two
Relationships are more transactional than we admit. Psychologist Orion Taraban explains what men and women actually want versus what they say! [Pt 2/2 — be sure to catch Pt 1/2 here!] What We Discuss with Orion Taraban: Dating apps heavily favor the top one to five percent of men, leaving many others with few matches, […]
VIEW EPISODE1212: Orion Taraban | Understanding Relationship Economics Part One
Relationships are more transactional than we admit. Psychologist Orion Taraban explains what men and women actually want versus what they say! [Pt 1/2 — find Pt 2/2 here!] What We Discuss with Orion Taraban: People often can’t accurately describe what they actually want in relationships. Women may say they want kindness and safety, but these […]
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