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Author Archives: marhalt
Won’t anyone think of the children
Have you ever wondered why no one argues for a higher speed limit on the roads? Or why Australia’s government is trying desperately to censor the entire Internet? And what is the link between these two items? Is there government … Continue reading
Read more about Won’t anyone think of the childrenCan I change your mind about that?
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
Read more about Can I change your mind about that?What you see…
So I wanted to buy a television a few days ago… with the World Cup in full swing, I figured it was time to upgrade. The whole experience of buying a television, though, turned out to be quite informative (partly … Continue reading
Read more about What you see…Games of luck… and manipulation
A few years ago, I did some work for casinos in Las Vegas and elsewhere. Yes, just like this one Casinos are interesting businesses. Essentially, they provide a strange value proposition – give them your money and they’ll give you … Continue reading
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Quick May round-up
Some interesting stories in the last week for those interested in manipulation… First off, Best Buy. I really need to do a special blog entry about Best Buy at some point. It is a company that consistently pushes the boundaries … Continue reading
Read more about Quick May round-upAn image is worth 1000 mouse clicks…
So let’s talk about media for a few minute (and learn how to embed pictures in this blog!): Media manipulation is fairly subtle. It can take many forms, but I want to talk about a basic one first – manipulating … Continue reading
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