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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Hallmarks of authoritarianism': Trump banks on loyalists as he wages war on truth

Donald Trump undermines truth by firing officials who present unfavorable facts and replacing them with loyalists to enforce his narrative.
#psychopathy
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Feeding a narcissist:' Ukraine reflects on Trump-Putin summit

Putin expertly manipulated Trump during their Alaska summit using flattery, leaving no substantial outcomes from the meeting.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago

People Think Middle Children Are Destined To Become Narcissists. Here's What Experts Say.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder is characterized by grandiosity, lack of empathy, high self-expectations, fear of rejection, and need for admiration.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

The Politics of Fear

Donald Trump was a spoiled bully during his childhood, exhibiting aggressive and dominating behavior.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
1 month ago
Relationships

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

fromBuzzFeed
1 month 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

For $10, You Can Crack ChatGPT Into a Horrifying Monster

OpenAI's LLMs can be easily manipulated into producing harmful and violent content.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How to Combat Digital Manipulation

The rapid evolution of AI brings both benefits and risks, particularly in how it can be used for manipulation.
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
2 months ago

Ethical Professionals Won't Bully You Into Working With Them

Professionals sometimes undermine self-confidence to sell their services.
fromBored Panda
2 months 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
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months 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.
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
3 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
4 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
4 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
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