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Selective Quotation & Ellipsis Abuse

Beware of selective quotation and ellipsis abuse—they subtly distort meaning and can mislead; understanding these tactics is crucial for discerning truth.

The Dark Psychology Team
November 15, 2025

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Gaslighting & Manipulation

Pre‑Suasion & Priming: Setting the Stage

Meta Description: Mastering pre-suasion and priming sets the stage for powerful…

The Dark Psychology Team
November 18, 2025

Gaslighting & Manipulation

Backfire Effect: Why Facts Can Entrench Beliefs

Keen to understand why facts sometimes strengthen false beliefs and how to avoid this…

The Dark Psychology Team
November 18, 2025

Gaslighting & Manipulation

False Precision: Misleading Numbers

Misleading numbers can deceive your judgment—discover how false precision impacts data…

The Dark Psychology Team
November 17, 2025

Gaslighting & Manipulation

Appeal to Novelty: Shiny New Equals Better?

No matter how shiny or new something appears, understanding the appeal to novelty can…

The Dark Psychology Team
November 17, 2025