The Art of Subtle Control
Recognizing Signs of Psychological Control and Navigating the Landscape of Social Influence
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The Art of Subtle Control
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Narrated by:
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C.S Cyan
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By:
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Ella Ruby
About this listen
A complicated and multifarious notion, manipulation is mostly about our capacity to direct, influence, or control people, events, or results. It is profoundly rooted in human contacts and shapes people's communication, persuasion, and power assertion techniques. Though it is usually connected with negative connotations, manipulation is neither always good nor bad. The ethical consequences of the activity depend on its goal, technique, and effect. Manipulation is fundamentally the strategic use of knowledge, emotions, or actions to get a desired result. This is seen in many spheres of life, including personal relationships, business environments, politics, marketing, and even societal dynamics. While certain manipulations are overt and obvious, others are subtle and could go unseen. Whether ethical or immoral manipulation strives to exploit and mislead people or respects their autonomy and well-being, makes all the difference. Though it works on a similar basis, persuasion often confused with manipulation operates with important distinctions.
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