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The Ultimate Conversation Ender: How the Appeal to Divine Authority Shapes Our World
"Because God wills it." This phrase has justified wars and inspired movements. We trace the history of this ultimate appeal to authority, from ancient law codes to modern political discourse and its power today.
The Weaponized Diminutive: How We Use Language to Belittle and Control
From "sweetie" to "you're too young to understand," diminutive language is a tool of control. We explore the history of this verbal put-down and share how to reclaim your voice in any conversation.
Weaponized Feelings: Understanding Persuasion, Manipulation, and the Language of Emotion
From Aristotle’s pathos to the classic guilt trip, “After everything I’ve done for you…”, we explore the power of emotional appeals—and how to recognize when they're being used on you.
Why Do You Think Everyone Agrees With You? The Psychology of False Consensus
From a classic psychology experiment to modern echo chambers, discover the False Consensus Effect—the surprising reason you think everyone agrees with you, and why you’re probably wrong. It’s time to break free.
If You Read This, Then You'll Understand: Mastering the Art of the Conditional
From ancient Stoic logic to the code running your phone, discover the hidden power of "if-then." We explore how this simple phrase secretly shapes our world, structuring our arguments and decisions every day.
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