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Explore the fascinating psychology of taboo linguistics to uncover why forbidden words secretly control human emotions. Whether you are seeking a thought-provoking companion for your daily commute or looking to satisfy your deep curiosity about human nature, this eye-opening journey reveals the...

Brought to you by Penguin. Our goal should not be to eliminate vulnerability, but to harness its power. This is a roadmap for figuring out how. We know the gut-wrenching feeling: that post-conversation replay, cringing at how much we just revealed. We live in fear of saying too much, so we keep...

Defend against the psychological manipulation of human hacking and stop invisible scammers from weaponizing your trust. Whether commuting to the office, managing team dynamics, or browsing dating apps at home, everyday interactions are now high-stakes battlegrounds. Maintain a vigilant...

Master your cognitive focus and practice ethical influence to conquer mental friction and communicate with confidence. Whether you are navigating a tense workplace negotiation or trying to calm racing thoughts before sleep, true persuasion starts entirely from within. By taking the steering...

Master the psychology of strategic thinking and decode human behavior to consistently make smarter, winning decisions. Whether you are negotiating a salary, navigating workplace politics, or just trying to split a restaurant bill without drama, understanding these hidden rules gives you an...

Discover the secret to flourishing in an age of division: belonging. In a world filled with discord and loneliness, finding harmony and happiness can be difficult. But what if the key to unlocking our potential lies in this deceptively simple concept? Belonging is the feeling of being a part of a group that values, respects, and cares for us—a feeling that we can all cultivate in even the smallest corners of social life.

This program includes an introduction and epilogue read by the author. Blending evidence across science and design, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less offers a revolution in problem-solving: proving why we overlook subtraction, and how we can access its true potential We pile on “to-dos”...

Ever notice that all watch ads show 10:10 as the time? Or that all fast-food restaurants use red or yellow in their logos? Or that certain stores are always having a sale? You may not be aware of these details, yet they’ve been influencing you all along. Every time you purchase, swipe, or click, marketers are able to more accurately predict your behavior. These days, brands know more about you than you know about yourself. Blindsight is here to change that. 

In a world where power dynamics shape every interaction, understanding the human mind gives you a crucial edge. Whether you're navigating relationships, advancing your career, or protecting yourself from manipulation, dark psychology can help you take control.

WHAT IF YOU COULD INSTANTLY UNCOVER THE TRUTH HIDDEN BEHIND EVERY WORD, GESTURE, AND GLANCE? Every interaction carries a silent language that speaks louder than words. Body Language Decoded reveals how to read those unspoken signals with clarity and confidence, giving you a powerful edge in...

Music has been examined from multiple perspectives: as a product of human history, for example, or a product of human culture. But there is also a long tradition, intensified in recent decades, of thinking about music as a product of the human mind. Whether considering composition, performance...

Most of us want to make a difference. We donate to charity, buy Fairtrade coffee, or try to cut down on our carbon emissions. Rarely do we know if we're really helping, and despite our best intentions, our actions can have ineffective -- and sometimes downright harmful - outcomes. Confronting this problem, William MacAskill developed the concept of effective altruism, a practical, data-driven approach which shows that each of us has the power to do an astonishing amount of good, given the right information.

Why do we believe in the views of a political party or leader? How can we better understand vaccine hesitancy or denial of climate change science? What drives extremist or conspiracist beliefs? This vital and timely new text provides a compelling survey of the science behind how people form...

Manipulation is a powerful tool, and it's only becoming more prevalent in our modern world. That's why it's important to learn how to protect yourself from manipulation and understand the techniques that manipulators use. With this audiobook, you'll learn how to analyze people, read their body language, and use NLP and hypnosis to get inside their minds. You'll also learn how to protect yourself from emotional influence and mind control! Once you've learned these skills, you'll be able to spot manipulation attempts from a mile away—and avoid them with ease.

El libro más importante sobre la ciencia de la persuasión que puede cambiar tu vida. Tienes en tus manos la obra maestra de la persuasión. Un libro extraordinario que te ayudará a ser más eficaz en el trabajo y en la vida diaria, a maximizar tu carisma, a mejorar tus relaciones y...

How did human societies scale up from small, tight-knit groups of hunter-gatherers to the large, anonymous, cooperative societies of today - even though anonymity is the enemy of cooperation? How did organized religions with "Big Gods" - the great monotheistic and polytheistic faiths - spread to colonize most minds in the world? In Big Gods, Ara Norenzayan makes the surprising and provocative argument that these fundamental puzzles about the origins of civilization are one and the same, and answer each other.

An entertaining and engaging" exploration of the invisible forces influencing your life-and how understanding them can improve everything you do. The world around you is pulling your strings, shaping your innermost instincts and your most private thoughts. And you don't even realize it. Every...

Wie wir lieben sollten – der feministische und antirassistische Klassiker erstmals in deutscher Übersetzung »Für viele ist Liebe nichts als ein statisches Wort – dabei könnten wir alle besser lieben, wenn wir es aktiv als Verb gebrauchen.« In ihrem provokativen und zutiefst...

Le travail est souvent considéré comme une activité qui permet d'être heureux pendant les vacances ou les week-ends. Mais la plupart d'entre nous passons une grande partie de notre vie à travailler — pour mener une vie heureuse, nous devons être heureux au travail, pas seulement en dehors. Changer vos habitudes pour privilégier le bonheur au travail en est la clé. Le docteur Tim Sharp vous présente 10 habitudes simples que vous pouvez adopter dans votre vie professionnelle.

Busting the myth of “groupthink,” a powerful look at how our ability to influence one another can accelerate individual and collective intelligence. A leading expert on social networks and behavior change delivers new principles of social influence to improve collective intelligence. For...