Learning about reasoning errors, or fallacies is crucial to forming better arguments and avoiding being manipulated by others
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How does being polite help us overcome everyday disagreements?
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What can modern scientific research tell us about the mysterious power of the gaze?
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Our own facial expressions play an essential part in understanding other people's emotions
Human learn to show emotions through facial expressions very early i... More...
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Why do our brains associate the colour red with attraction and desire?
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The verb 'to be' distorts our perception of reality
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Some of our most common assumptions about body language are just plain wrong
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Here are the real meanings of these 4 common psychological terms
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To speak with authority, don't focus on the details, talk in vague, abstract terms.
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Persuasion is not an art, it's a science. These are the 6 classic principles of influence you need to know.
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