Posts Tagged ‘Deception’
Appeal to Ethos, Logos & Pathos – Rhetorical Techniques
According to Aristotle, there are three means to persuade in a debate or speech. Every argument we make can be attributed to one of these categories and knowing and mastering them is bound to give you the rhetorical advantage over your adversaries. The three modes of persuasion, explained in his book about Rhetoric are the…
Read MoreMachiavellianism Q&A Summary + Download
To my magnificent readers! As requested, a condensed version of the Triple Question & Answer Session by IllimitableMan, Illacertus and Modern Machiavelli including a pdf to download. You can download the pdf below: Modern Machiavelli – Triple QA of Power Feel free to share the pdf, the whole article or parts of…
Read MorePsychological Manipulation Techniques
A list of almost 200 psychological manipulation techniques in no particular order; to you, my magnificent reader. Most are aimed at getting people to do what you want, but some also protect you from being deceived. 5400 words. I decided to leave out cognitive biases and fallacies since the posts is quite long…
Read MoreThe Craft of Power Summary #2
This is Part 2 of 3 of The Craft of Power Summaries Part #1 can be found here Part #3 can be found here (in progress) The book is rare and expensive though available on both the Internet and Amazon. You can find it here. Written by Ralph Gun Hoy Siu. The Craft of Power…
Read MoreThe 48 Laws of Power Summary
The 48 Laws of Power Summary by Robert Greene Currently you are on the 48 Laws of Power Summary page. You can either start here, read my about page, return to the homepage or take a peek into my ever expanding archive. The 48 Laws of Power Summary is a post…
Read MoreThe Craft of Power Summary #1
An excellent book, combining Machiavelli’s teachings with the knowledge of eastern cultures, creating a true masterpiece, a recipe book for power, in the process. Full of timeless quotes, wherever you lay your eyes upon. If you have yet to read it, I suggest you get your hands on it and absorb the knowledge.…
Read MoreLaw #12 – Use Selective Honesty and Generosity to Disarm your Victim
Welcome my magnificent reader, this post analyzes the meaning of “Use Selective Honesty and Generosity to Disarm your Victim”. What follows is an in-depth summary with approximately 2700 words. One sincere and honest move will cover over dozens of dishonest ones. Open-hearted gestures of honesty and generosity bring down the guard of even the most suspicious people.…
Read MoreLaw #9 – Win through your Actions, never through Argument
For you, my magnificent reader: this post analyses the meaning of “Win through your Actions, never through Argument”. What follows is an in-depth summary of approximately 2300 words. Any momentary triumph you think gained through argument is really a Pyrrhic victory: The resentment and ill will you stir up is stronger and lasts longer than any…
Read MoreLaw #8 – Make other People come to you – use Bait if Necessary
Welcome my magnificent reader, this post analyzes the Law “Make other People come to you, use Bait if necessary”. What follows is an in-depth summary with approximately 2300 words When you force the other person to act, you are the one in control. It is always better to make your opponent come to you, abandoning…
Read MoreQuote #13 – George S. Patton
Watch what people are cynical about, and one can often discover what they lack – George S. Patton
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