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Society · 19 min

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion

By Robert B. Cialdini

This episode reveals the six subtle, often unseen psychological levers that shape our decisions every day, and how to recognize them in action.

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“This episode reveals the six subtle, often unseen psychological levers that shape our decisions every day, and how to recognize them in action.”

— Robert B. Cialdini, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion

What it is about

Persuasion, Decision-Making, Social Psychology

Who it is for

If you've ever wondered why you said "yes" when you meant "no," or felt a strange pull towards a decision you didn't fully understand, this will illuminate the hidden forces at play, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Robert Cialdini spent years embedded with salespeople, fundraisers, and advertisers, meticulously observing the tactics they used to influence others, revealing the deep psychological roots of persuasion.

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Robert B. Cialdini

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