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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Why we need a right not to be manipulated

Manipulation of consumers involves tactics that exploit emotional vulnerabilities and obscure essential information, leading to unintended commitments and losses.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Teacher banned from the classroom for life after sexual relationship with pupil

Andrew Brook was banned from teaching after having a sexual relationship with a pupil, marked by manipulation and coercion.
#narcissism
#relationships
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
Relationships

"He Was Really Playing The Long Con": Women Share Early Warning Signs They Wish They'd Recognized

fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
Relationships

"He Was Really Playing The Long Con": Women Share Early Warning Signs They Wish They'd Recognized

#murder
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

A killer buried his wife under a shed. Years later, he told son to dig up her remains

Andrew Griggs attempted to falsely clear his name by manipulating his son to retrieve his wife's body, which he had hidden for 23 years.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

A killer buried his wife under a shed. Years later, he told son to dig up her remains

Andrew Griggs attempted to falsely clear his name by manipulating his son to retrieve his wife's body, which he had hidden for 23 years.
#artificial-intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Importance of Understanding Thought Control

Thought control encompasses multiple strategies to influence cognitions, emotions, and behaviors, including psychotherapy, mindfulness, persuasion, peer pressure, and more coercive methods like torture.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Destructive Work Behavior Thrives in the Remote Office

The digital footprint of remote work does not deter counterproductive behavior; it just changes the methods.
Artificial intelligence
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Millions Use It Every Day. It's One of the Internet's Most Important Websites. Bots Are Destroying It, Piece by Piece.

AI's increasing sophistication raises concerns about authenticity in online communities like Reddit.
Unauthorized use of AI to manipulate online opinions has sparked ethical debates.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Ethical Professionals Won't Bully You Into Working With Them

Professionals sometimes undermine self-confidence to sell their services.
fromBored Panda
1 month ago

"'Influencer' Marketing Coworker Lived A Lie And It Fell Apart Gloriously"

"As the new marketing hire settled into the company, the quirky personality of the social media manager, Lewis, revealed itself to be a manipulative façade. The feeling of being out of the loop during meetings became frustrating."
Social media marketing
#gaslighting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Mental health

The 6 Sly Ways of the Gaslighter

Gaslighting involves manipulative tactics that undermine victims' confidence and perceptions, leading to emotional abuse.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

10 Wise Ways to Spot and Stop Gaslighting Manipulators

Recognize manipulative tactics to protect yourself from predatory behavior.
Defend against deceit with actionable guidelines.
Build resilience to enhance confidence and decision-making.
#psychopathy
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

3 Steps Good People Take to Avoid Being Manipulated and Used

Good intentions in relationships can be exploited by selfish individuals.
Optimism about relationships can lead to potential manipulation.
NYC politics
fromVulture
2 months ago

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Recap: Good Tuck, Babe

Mistress instigates chaos in Bracket Two with manipulation, causing strategic betrayals and hinting at future fallout in the competition.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Kentucky crypto boss John Woeltz is 'kind' person who is 'completely controlled by other people,' relative claims

John Woeltz is being portrayed as manipulated and innocent in a serious kidnapping case.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Mother won't fund son's wedding after his fiancee's 'manipulation test'

The mother's disapproval of her son's loyalty test reveals significant relationship issues.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Criticism as Emotional Abuse

Persistent, demeaning criticism targets insecurities, distorts reality, and can be a subtle form of emotional abuse that is often difficult to recognize.
Parenting
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Hidden Dangers of Online "Wellness Gurus"

Online wellness influencers utilize manipulative tactics to create dependency on their guidance.
Healthy skepticism and critical thinking are crucial when engaging with online wellness content.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

It never happened but the picture says it did': 28 fake images that fooled the world

The manipulation of photographs for propaganda dates back to the earliest days of photography, revealing a longstanding human tendency to distort reality for various motives.
Photography
fromDecider
3 months ago

'MobLand' Episode 3 Recap: Human Sacrifice

I said if you help the Harrigans, the Harrigans will help you. You have not helped the Harrigans. Not at all. Okay? So now I, Kevin here, he's gonna lose his family, I'm gonna lose my family, both of us are gonna die, and others, yeah? Thanks to you, okay, and Eddie. So I don't think it's very fair that you don't share in some of that joy, you understand.
London politics
fromPoynter
4 months ago

Why you should be skeptical of that 'leaked' audio of JD Vance criticizing Elon Musk - Poynter

The audio clip of Vice President JD Vance expressing supposed frustration with Elon Musk has surfaced online; however, multiple signs point to its inauthenticity.
Silicon Valley
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Students at Elite Schools Tell Sex-Offender Teacher How He Scarred Them

Winston Nguyen, a teacher, manipulated students into sending nude photos, leading to a severe emotional impact on the victims.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Trouble With Toxic Boundary Setting

Misusing therapeutic language can lead to manipulation and harm.
Healthy boundaries protect individual well-being and promote effective relationships.
Misinterpretation of psychological terms can create issues in interactions.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
5 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Many popular games and apps use psychological tricks akin to gambling mechanics to enhance user engagement and spending.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Ego or Emotional Intelligence: Which Drives your Decisions?

Your desire to win can overshadow your core values, causing you to manipulate others and compromise relationships, ultimately harming your emotional intelligence.
Mental health
UK news
fromIndependent
4 months ago

On the trail of Samantha Cookes: Inside serial fraudster's desperate attempts to keep the truth hidden

Samantha Cookes exhibited aggressive behavior when her lies were challenged, illustrating her deep-rooted defensiveness and manipulation.
NYC music
fromVulture
4 months ago

Diddy's Sex Trafficking Case is Headed Back to Court

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces revamped sex-trafficking charges, with allegations of manipulation and coercion involving multiple victims and a criminal enterprise.
Mental health
fromBig Think
4 months ago

Former CIA agent: The truth about manipulation

Manipulation and motivation utilize similar skills and techniques, challenging conventional views about both.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Stop Rushing to Say "There Are Two Sides to Every Story"

The 'both sides' principle can be harmful when facts and ethics are clear-cut.
Not all perspectives are equally valid when discussing harm and trauma.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

My mother-in-law has upset me greatly. Should I seek an apology?' | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Navigating a relationship with a difficult mother-in-law requires setting boundaries and managing expectations.
Extremist political views in family can cause tension and require careful communication.
SOMA, SF
fromVulture
5 months ago

Severance Doubles Down on the Body Horror

Season two of Severance dives into bodily horror, exploring themes of manipulation and identity through Gemma's unsettling experience post-accident.
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

In the thrilling 'Heretic,' Hugh Grant is in his peak-villain era

In 'Heretic,' the tension escalates as Hugh Grant's character, initially welcoming and cordial, reveals his non-genuine interest in the Mormon missionaries' faith.
Arts
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Classified review Aaron Eckhart hitman thriller mines newspaper ads for coded messages

The film portrays a hitman discovering he is being manipulated by someone using him to eliminate targets for their own agenda.
fromIndieWire
9 months ago

'Disclaimer' Review: Who Can We Trust in Alfonso Cuaron's Spellbinding Two-Part Premiere? - Spoilers

Alfonso Cuarón warns viewers of the duality of narrative, capable of revealing truth and manipulation.
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