How To Manipulate People Like a CIA Spy | EverydaySpy Podcast Ep. 28
Dec 8, 2023
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Topics discussed include simulating connection, coping with separation from family, demanding nature of CIA work, Argentina's political chaos and cuisine, pregnancy reminiscing, decision-making process, and challenges of marriage
Simulating connection can create genuine, authentic, and powerful experiences, even if the actual connection is not present.
The potential benefits of privatizing government functions are explored, including increased efficiency, new job opportunities, and decreased reliance on taxpayer funding.
Deep dives
Simulating Connection to Fulfill Human Need
The speaker discusses the importance of people feeling connected and the role of case officers in simulating that feeling. The speaker explains that people don't actually need to authentically connect, they just need to feel like they have connected. Simulating connection can create genuine, authentic, and powerful experiences, even if the actual connection is not present.
The Challenges of Long-Term Travel
The speaker reflects on the difficulties of long stretches of travel for work, particularly during the holiday season. They express the feeling of being stuck in a transition zone, not fully connected with family while away, and not fully settled or in tune with family when at home. The speaker empathizes with people who have careers involving frequent travel and highlights the unique challenges and feelings of loneliness that can arise from such a lifestyle.
Considerations in Privatizing Government Agencies
The speaker discusses the recent election of a new Argentine president who aims to privatize government agencies. This leader's approach deviates from the trend of increased government control in Latin American countries and leans towards libertarian principles. The potential benefits of privatizing government functions are explored, including increased efficiency, new job opportunities, and decreased reliance on taxpayer funding. The speaker expresses excitement to witness this social experiment unfold in Argentina.
Navigating Disagreements and Decision-Making in Marriage
The hosts discuss their approach to making decisions together and handling disagreements. They emphasize the importance of taking time to make decisions and ask themselves why they want to pursue a particular course of action. They also discuss their process of creating pros and cons lists, assigning weights to each item, and prioritizing the most important factors. The hosts highlight the significance of considering each other's needs and perspectives while making decisions, as well as constantly working on their marriage.