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Persuasive Elements in Bernie’s Fundraising
How Bernie Sander’s fundraiser email gets you to buy into his campaign to make it your own… and the persuasive wording that gets you to donate money.
What Happened in Vegas (podcast)
The excellent Center for Humane Technology has its first podcast episode. They discuss how gambling is built to influence human behavior, from the way the slot machines are designed to the carpet on the floor.
Can You Reshape Your Brain’s Response To Pain?
NPR News discusses how our brains are influenced to trigger feelings of pain… and how we can possibly rewire those triggers.
This psychologist explains why people confess to crimes they didn’t commit
Pressure is one reason… and recanting that false confession can be nearly impossible.
8 Psychological Tricks of Restaurant Menus
From the position of items on the menu to the way prices are displayed, restaurant menus are designed to influence your food choices.