Do you have any proven ways of coping with manipulation, manipulative people, or influence?
Everyone is susceptible to manipulation. Every individual can be motivated to carry out the will of a manipulator because everyone has a desire of some kind. Some people prioritize money, while others prioritize relationships, and even ideologies can serve as tools for manipulation. Even highly intelligent people may fall prey to the grooming of manipulative cults. In my field, a common form of manipulation goes by the name "social engineering." Social engineers often exploit the good will of their victims. The task of training people to combat social engineering tactics comes as a challenge because people have inherent psychological blind-spots.
So, have you learned any ways to deal with manipulation or avoid it all together?
Everyone is susceptible to manipulation. Every individual can be motivated to carry out the will of a manipulator because everyone has a desire of some kind. Some people prioritize money, while others prioritize relationships, and even ideologies can serve as tools for manipulation. Even highly intelligent people may fall prey to the grooming of manipulative cults. In my field, a common form of manipulation goes by the name "social engineering." Social engineers often exploit the good will of their victims. The task of training people to combat social engineering tactics comes as a challenge because people have inherent psychological blind-spots.
So, have you learned any ways to deal with manipulation or avoid it all together?