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Weapons of Influence #5: Authority (Ep. 197)
We dive back into Robert Cialdini's "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion," to talk a bit about why it's so easy to follow the leader, even when you know you shouldn't.
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, by Robert Cialdini
Robert Cialdini
Weapons of Influence #1: Reciprocation (Ep. 186)
Weapons of Influence #2: Commitment and Consistency (Ep. 189)
Weapons of Influence #3: Social Proof (Ep. 193)
Weapons of Influence #4: Liking (Ep. 195)
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How to Go from Merely Good to Truly Great (Ep. 178)
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Catch Me If You Can, by Frank Abagnale
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Timestamps:
0:01:41 - How to subscribe to the podcast
0:05:12 - Perceiving and being influenced by authority
0:23:34 - Exposure to conflict and finding your moral stance
0:30:53 - Being afraid of people whom you perceive as authoritative
0:34:57 - Viewing things from a position of authority
0:40:41 - Tricking people by resembling authoritative figures
0:52:34 - Conclusion
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