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The lying psychologist who fooled the world

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CHAPTER

Manipulating with Biases

Exploration of how biases are exploited by individuals like con artists, lying researchers, and cult leaders to deceive and control others. The chapter delves into cases where biases such as confirmation bias were used to manipulate beliefs and actions, sparking reflection on whether the manipulator was a villain or a byproduct of human biases.

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