In my last post, I wrote about communication (thereby engaging in something of a meta-communication), making the rather worrisome point that in the natural world—which includes our own—there is little ...

In early 2020, just before the onset of the pandemic, a cognitive scientist, a philosopher, and a few economists began meeting to read research papers together. The subject matter was communication, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Navigating relationships can be tricky, especially when dealing with manipulative individuals. These people have a knack for ...

Emotional manipulators tend to benefit from having a sense of emotional intelligence without the added social and internal burdens of compassion or empathy. According to a study from the SAGE Open ...

Communicating with a manipulator is challenging at best; most highly skilled manipulators see communication as simply a means to an end, to achieve what they want from someone else. Communication ...

When we think about manipulation in relationships, we often focus on the words being said. But just as crucial—if not more so—are the ways in which those words are delivered. Tone, pitch, and other ...

Manipulators give gifts to exert control or influence over others. This tactic creates a sense of obligation, making the recipient feel indebted. It's a strategy to sway decisions, build dependence, ...

What is manipulation: It’s a form of covert control that distorts your emotions and perceptions, often leaving you anxious, confused, or doubting yourself. Common tactics: Gaslighting, guilt-tripping, ...