Darknet Diaries
80: The Whistleblower
Dec 8, 2020
Paint Parrot, an expert social engineer and former British Army personnel, dives into the fascinating world of manipulation. He shares gripping stories from his time in military intelligence, revealing the psychological challenges of drone warfare and moral dilemmas of whistleblowing. Parrot discusses the meticulous tactics used to build trust with insiders and the ethical complexities of social engineering. Listeners will be captivated by his insights on the emotional toll of whistleblowing and the undercurrents of corporate misconduct.
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- Small gestures have a significant impact on behavior, often without people consciously realizing it.
- Social engineering can be used to gather information for legal and corporate investigations.
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The Power of Persuasion
Most people are more persuadable than they think. A study showed that giving customers a small gift, like a mint, increased tips by 3%. Giving two mints increased tips by 14%. Adding a kind comment increased tips by 23%. These small gestures have a significant impact on behavior, often without people consciously realizing it.
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