How to manipulate the masses

On April 26th, 2026, Sebastian Sawe did what many thought was impossible. Running the marathon in under two hours. Today on Nudge, I explain the psychological tricks Sawe may have used to break the record. --- Become an FSB member: https://get.fsb.org.uk/nudge/ Unlock the Nudge V ...  Show more

In 1997, Miss USA won Miss Universe with one perfectly judged answer. She revealed just enough to charm, but not enough to shock. Harvard professor Leslie John says that's scientifically proven to persuade. Her research shows revealers are more likeable, more hireable, and even m ...  Show more

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What do you do when you hear the word manipulation? Do you think it’s a great tool or instantly go to a judgement of what manipulation is?Manipulation is just like any other word in this world. It is what it is. We decide how we use it. You can use manipulation to gain power over ...  Show more

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<span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value= "{"1":2,"2":"Are you being played by the media? Go on a revealing journey through the labyrinth of media manipulation. Discover how sensationalism, fear-mongering, and emotional storytelling are used to distort your perception, esp ...