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Why You Should Talk More Often & How People Get Brainwashed

Something You Should Know

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Unraveling Brainwashing: Influence and Belief

This chapter explores the concept of brainwashing through discussions of coercive persuasion, using examples like Patty Hearst to illustrate its psychological mechanisms. It examines how individuals may genuinely accept new beliefs under extreme conditions and highlights the subtle influences of society on personal belief formation. The narrative also addresses the impact of modern technology on psychological manipulation and urges self-reflection to recognize our own vulnerabilities to influence.

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