In this session, we explore how you can stop being manipulated by others and think for yourself.

Why we believe people The illusion of certainty The illusion of clarity The illusion of the extremes (polar) The Dunning Kruger effect Uncertainty The rule of the asshole (opinions are like)

How people manipulate us

Gaslighting (making you believe you’re overreacting) Victim taking (making themselves out to be a victim) and Guilt tripping Past blaming (bringing up guilt inducements from the past) Labeling (labeling you in a convenient way) The illusion of balance (I like… but) Finding your vulnerabilities and insecurities Narrative weaving (telling the story to serve their agenda) Bad mouthing (speaking badly of others)

How to deal with this

Checking the source (how credible are they) Checking the agenda (and how their narrative serves it) Checking the tactics (how are they manipulating you) Checking others perspectives Reclaiming power Setting boundaries Holding your own council Making up your own mind