#PrivacyTechPro tip: Learn the art and science of manipulation. It's the only way to defend against it.

Recommended reading:

Influence by Robert Cialdini

"You’ll learn Cialdini’s Universal Principles of Influence, including new research and new uses so you can become an even more skilled persuader—and just as importantly, you’ll learn how to defend yourself against unethical influence attempts. You may think you know these principles, but without understanding their intricacies, you may be ceding their power to someone else."

Cialdini’s Principles of Persuasion:

Reciprocation

Commitment and Consistency

Social Proof

Liking

Authority

Scarcity

Unity (the newest principle for this edition)

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