Can governments manipulate their citizens? Can everyday people be convinced to munch on insects? Are humans akin to wild hogs? And can we learn how to resist manipulation? In today’s episode, ex-Cambridge Analytica employee Patrick Fagan attempts to answer these questions, and more.
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The mental tricks used to break the 2-hour marathon
On April 26th, 2026, Sebastian Sawe did what many thought was impossible. Running the marathon in under two hours. Today on Nudge, I explain the psychological tricks Sawe may have used to break the record. --- Become an FSB member: https://get.fsb.org.uk/nudge/ Unlock the Nudge V ... Show More
23m 55s
Aug 17
How much should you reveal to your co-workers
In 1997, Miss USA won Miss Universe with one perfectly judged answer. She revealed just enough to charm, but not enough to shock. Harvard professor Leslie John says that's scientifically proven to persuade. Her research shows revealers are more likeable, more hireable, and even m ... Show More
25m 14s
Jan 2024
How the Media Puppeteers You (& Why You Fall for It)
<p><span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value= "{"1":2,"2":"Are you being played by the media? Go on a revealing journey through the labyrinth of media manipulation. Discover how sensationalism, fear-mongering, and emotional storytelling are used to distort your perception, esp ... Show More
7m 37s
Nov 2024
E12 - The Art of Manipulation
In this episode of <em>Break the Psycle Podcast</em>, we explore the twisted world of manipulation — its history, its many forms, and whether it’s always as bad as it sounds. From the origins of gaslighting (shoutout to the 1938 play <em>Gas Light</em>) to the emotional maneuvers ... Show More
1h 2m
<p>Want to be more persuasive? Wondering which words will influence people to take action? To discover how to use language to guide people to a desired outcome, interview Jonah Berger.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guest</strong>:<strong> </strong><a href="https://jonahberg ... Show More
<p>Is your content converting? Are you looking for a better way to move people to action? To learn a four-part story framework that leverages persuasion psychology that inspires action, I interview Kirk Nugent.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guest</strong>:<strong> </strong> ... Show More
