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Psychics and tarot card readers are discussed on Skeptical Sunday with guest David C. Smalley. Topics include the lack of prosecution for fraud, the harm caused to vulnerable individuals, and the manipulation tactics used by psychics. The podcast explores the debunking of psychic abilities and the dangers of psychic exploitation. The chapter descriptions cover psychic readings, cognitive bias, language puzzles, and the tricks used by psychics and tarot card readers.
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- Psychics rely on cold reading tactics and emotional manipulation to deceive and provide the illusion of accuracy.
- Many psychics have been exposed for providing false information and taking advantage of vulnerable individuals.
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Psychic cold reading tactics
Psychics often use cold reading tactics, such as claiming to communicate with spirit guides or using vague statements to elicit responses from clients. They rely on emotional manipulation and trick people into filling in the blanks themselves. By making general statements and focusing on common experiences, they create the illusion of accuracy. They also move on quickly when they miss or are confronted with discrepancies. Psychics take advantage of people's vulnerabilities and desire for hope, making it difficult for them to see through the deception.
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