Jim Jones was so charismatic he convinced hundreds of his followers to commit a mass murder-suicide. This episode we look at how the Big Five trait Extraversion is linked to charismatic speakers, as well as the 3 persuasion techniques commonly used.

LAFM #12: People high in the Big Five trait Extraversion and its Assertiveness aspect can seem very captivating and persuasive even when they are wrong, and being aware of this, as well as the 3 persuasion techniques, can help me recognise if I'm being manipulated.

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