3min snip

Nudge cover image

Julius Caesar: How to influence an empire

Nudge

NOTE

Costly Signaling

Costly signaling is a strategy where one deliberately undertakes actions that come with a high cost to communicate one's worth, status, or intentions. In an example from Caesar's early career, he increased the ransom demanded by pirates from 20 to 50 talents of silver to enhance his perceived value. Caesar understood the power of expensive gestures in shaping perceptions and boosting influence. By consistently employing this tactic, like hosting extravagant parties and festivals, Caesar effectively elevated his reputation and popularity.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode