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#122 Robert Cialdini - The Principles of Persuasion

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

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The Power of Scarcity and Loss Aversion in Persuasion

This chapter explores how scarcity influences human decision-making, particularly through the lens of fear of missing out (FOMO) and loss aversion. It uses an advertising example to demonstrate how strategic messaging can manipulate consumer urgency and perception.

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