It’s a psychological principle that helped end South African apartheid.

It reversed the Pope’s declining popularity.

It reduced university students’ binge drinking by 30%.

And can predict romantic breakups with 60% accuracy.

Today, bestselling author Will Storr reveals the surprisingly effective way to persuade (almost) anyone.

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