Category Archives: About Manipulation

Manipulation is about changing the state of ones mind.

Manipulation for hire

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One of the reasons that I started this blog was the fact that manipulation techniques were increasingly becoming commoditized. Years ago, manipulating customers, electorates, or media was the domain of a few skilled individuals. As a result, the overall level … Continue reading

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Can I change your mind about that?

failed manipulation is like delicious sour grapes

Ok, let’s take a break from corporate manipulation for a second and go back to first principles… One question I get a fair bit of email about is why manipulation works in the first place. Not corporate manipulations, mind you, … Continue reading

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What is manipulation?

So why another blog? After many years in the consulting industry, I wanted to find a space to chronicle some of the more egregious examples of political and business manipulations. Merchants and politicians (and, frankly, others) have always tried to … Continue reading

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