Audio - Eg's Philosophy

The speaker is debunking the idea that manipulation is a dark and sinister art. They explain that manipulation is more about understanding human nature and using subtle tactics like social proof. They provide tips on how to become skilled at manipulation, including studying human nature, psychology, non-verbal cues, emotional intelligence, charisma, talking skills, and persuasion. They emphasize the importance of being self-aware and practicing these skills in order to effectively manipulate others. Manipulation this, manipulation that, Johan Lieber's dark psychology, how to manipulate like my asshole. Look, there's a lot of dark psychology manipulation information being spread around the web, where most of these guys are saying some random ass technique from some reddit post made by like this discord mod. I wanna go off by saying that I'm not like the real life Johan Lieber, but I just wanna say that that is not how manipulation works, you cannot just go and start quote unquote manipulating people like you're some anime villain. As a person who has read over a thousand pages of psychology, persuasion, and let's just say unethical books, which I'll leave a list in the description below, what I want to do today is actually break your conceived notion of manipulation or dark psychology and teach you what it actually is, and how to use it, or guard yourself against it. And like a lot of the other videos where they say, warning, for only ethical use only, blah blah blah, humans are the most dangerous creature, and everyone who's watching this video has unconsciously manipulated someone in their life already. I do not see manipulation as a bad thing, but more so the sad truth about life. The strongest win, and the weakest lose, and that's it. So to begin, what is manipulation, or what is manipulation portrayed as to the general public? So manipulation, as it's commonly portrayed, is like this shadowy art straight out of a thriller movie. You know, the kind where the sly character with a crooked mouth whispers something and boom, people are doing their bidding. Or Johan legit just looking at a kid causing him to commit suicide. That's the image, right? But let me tell you, that's far from the truth. In reality, manipulation, or let's call it influence, for the sake of realism, is much more subtle and persuasive. It's not about being a puppet master, it's about understanding human nature, the triggers, and the little quirks that make us tick. Take for instance, the concept of social proof. It's not some dark, mysterious tactic. It's basic psychology. You see a bunch of people doing something, and your brain says, hey, maybe that's the right thing to do. That's social proof at work. And guess what? It's a form of manipulation. So for a teenager who wants to forcefully win in life, what do you do? How can you achieve this? It's about becoming hyper-aware and knowledgeable. The thing about manipulation is that most of the time in our day-to-day lives, doing some next-level anakoji, Johan Lieber, or light yagami manipulation isn't possible. Why? Because the author specifically creates scenarios where those characters can use those certain tactics. It isn't real. Do you know what that means, right? The main problem with real-life manipulation is the fact that you can't actually find situations to use them in. And then when you are in those situations, you don't know what to do. There's a lot you'll need to do to lay the groundwork and to accomplish this. But since you're young, you'll have all the time in the world. Or it doesn't really matter what your age is, so don't be commenting, I'm too old. But here are some skills slash knowledge you'll need. 1. Study human nature. If you can understand the feelings and behavioral traits common among most humans, you'll be able to be legit the real-life Johan Lieber. I'll leave a full list in the description of study resources, but here's some main good ones I recommend. So the first one I would recommend is called Dark Psychology and Stoicism by Unmodern Men. The second one I would recommend is Meeting the Shadow, the Hidden Power of Dark Side of Human Nature by Connie Zveig. And lastly, I would recommend Psychological Triggers by Peter Hollens. What you want to do actually is gain and then retain this knowledge, so you'll be prepared in actual situations where you can actually apply this info. Second, understand psychology. Just like human nature, understanding the human mind and its function, especially those affecting behavior in a given context, can be obviously highly beneficial and will allow you to strike when the time is right. I'll leave a full list in the description again for psychology study books, but here's some good ones I'd recommend. So the first one would be the Stanford Psychology course on YouTube which you can watch for free. It's not boring, the professor is really charismatic, and even teenagers can watch this because it's not that boring. The second source I would recommend is The Ego in the Lid by Sigmund Freud. Lastly, the third resource I would recommend is The Undiscovered Self by Carl Jung. So third would be understanding non-verbal cues, like body language. So I don't want to keep saying read this or watch that, I'll leave a link in the description, but the sad truth is that you will have to, but let me teach you a quick glimpse on this topic. Understanding non-verbal cues is like unlocking a secret language, one that most people don't even realize you're speaking. People might say one thing, but their body screams something else. It's about picking up those little signals, a twitch of the lip, a flicker in the eyes, the way someone stands, it's the unspoken truth lying beneath the facade. Now let me give you a crash course. When someone's interested in what you're saying, they'll likely lean in and make more eye contact, maybe even mirror your body language, that's a green light, but if they're crossing their arms, avoiding eye contact, they're turning their body away from you, that's a big red flag. That's some basic shit. But here's where it gets interesting. Say you're talking to someone you like. You notice they're leaning in, good sign, so you lean in a bit to lower your voice and make it more intimate. It's subtle, but it sends a message. You're creating a connection, a shared space, that's influence and action. Now to really get good at this, you need to practice. You want to observe people everywhere, in cafes, in work, in the street. Watch how they interact, what they say with their bodies. Not just words, it's like learning a new language, the more you practice, the better you get. And remember, this isn't about becoming some next level Johann Lieber, it's about understanding people, relating to them on a deeper level. What I said right now is very surface level, but as you go more deeper and study the resources I've given you, you'll level up the skill. Number four, emotional intelligence. It's not just about understanding others, it's about understanding yourself. Your emotions, your reactions, your triggers, the better you grasp your emotional landscape, the better you can get someone else's. The main way I'd say you can practice emotional intelligence is one, practice socialism, and by now you should know what that is. Then, think of emotional intelligence like a mental workout. Play games with yourself. For instance, when you're ticked off, challenge yourself to find three different ways to handle it. It's like mental gymnastics for your emotions. Then another way is to also go people watching with a twist. Go to a public place and just watch people, but here's the catch, try to guess what they're feeling, what their day might be like, and like, be a detective, but for emotions. Overall, you just need to be self-aware, and always stay calm and composed, but also be able to start crying when you need to, master your emotions, and you'll master life. Number five, charisma and talking skills. Guys, knowing how to talk and be charismatic and legit make you one of the most notorious dictators of all time. Hitler was a nobody, failed art school and joined the military since he had no choice, but through everything, what made him shine like a diamond in the rough was his next level of charisma and talking skills. You hate him, love him, I don't really give a shit. Almost anyone who lived in Germany at that time can attest to this, so now that you know, just having charisma and next level talking skills can bring you that height of power as Hitler did. What are you doing? So let me tell you how to actually improve this ability. First it's about confidence, you need to own your space, believe in what you say, confidence is contagious and it draws people in. Next up is clarity, be clear in your communication, people can follow what they can understand and relate to. And then there's the art of storytelling, read facts with emotions, make your audience feel, not just listen. This is where charisma really shines, it's not just about saying what you say, but it's how people actually feel to what you say. Next is studying, watching people like Barack Obama, Andrew Tate or even Hitler speak, they all have this secret talking power. Like Obama is calm, concise and clear as day and sharp, and it shows. Tate speaks with unmatched confidence and conviction and he can pretty much yap about whatever and you'll believe him. And then Hitler, the emotion, the passion in his voice, the verbal hand cues, the whole room gravitates towards him and he catches your attention. I'll leave more study resources in the description, but two more people I'd recommend is watching Improve Your Voice YouTube channel and Charisma on Command. Number six, study persuasion. To truly command the room, persuasion is key. It's a secret that takes your charisma and talking skills to another level. Persuasion is about understanding your victim, their desires, their fears and motivations. It's about framing your message in a way that resonates with them, hitting those emotional chords. I'll leave study resources in the description, but here are some methods you can use. One practical tip is to use the power of storytelling in your speech again. Weave in stories that are relatable, that steer emotions and create vivid pictures in the mind of your audience. Stories make your message stick. Another key aspect is learning how to use rhetorical devices. Use repetition for emphasis, analogies to make your complex ideas simple, and rhetorical questions to engage your audience. These tools make your speech more impactful. Working at a theater or drama city could also be a huge boost by learning how to control your emotions and display different characters like you're some Machiavelli or something. Your school should have taught you about persuasion, so I'll just leave it at that. Alright, so number 7, lastly. Observe and adapt. Manipulation isn't so 1 plus 1 equals 2. There are different situations. Different people who are bloody smart and knowledgeable, so not working on them may backfire on you. Be very cautious as to when to strike and when to defend. Remember, if you do use these tactics in a malicious way, be wary of the consequences. So now that you understand the basic groundwork, let's get into agile methods and things you can do to manipulate your victim. But remember, if you genuinely want to do this, do all the steps and study like I said before. Because if I'm being honest, these techniques can only be used in only certain scenarios. The likelihood of you remembering certain techniques and then finally waiting until the exact scenario comes to use it, you'll probably forget. So you gotta study it, drill it into your brain, and then retain. So step 1 is building rapport. The key to manipulation is trust. You need to build a strong rapport with your target, practice active listening, and show empathy, and mirror their body language. This creates a subconscious bond and makes them more susceptible to your influence. And also look nice. Be well-groomed. People are more likely to be manipulated by a good-looking person rather than an ugly-ass person. Step 2, identifying weaknesses and desires. Every person has vulnerabilities and desires. Absorb your target's behavior, listen to their words, and identify what they crave or fear the most. This information is crucial for the next steps. Step 3, creating a dependency. Once you understand their needs, position yourself as a solution. Offer help, advice, or support. Make them feel like they can't achieve their goals without you. This creates a dependency that can be leveraged. Step 4, analyzing scarcity and urgency. Using the principle of scarcity and urgency to prompt decisions. This can be as simple as making your time seem valuable and limited, creating a sense of urgency for your target to act. Step 5, implementing reciprocity. People feel forced to return favors. Do something for your target that prompts them to owe you. It can be small, but it can also be significant enough that they feel the need to pay you back. So this can be just giving them a little gift or paying for like their lunch or something. Step 6, gaslighting and reality-shaping. This controversial step involves making your target question their reality. Do subtle suggestions and contradictions. You can start reshaping their perceptions. This is a delicate and ethically questionable step that you can use, but there's a lot of guys online also do this and this is pretty common now. Step 7, using social proof. Human looks to other for cues on how to behave. Use social proof to your advantage. Demonstrate how others are already following your lead or advice, making your target more likely to follow suit. Step 8, mastering the art of deception. Learn to lie convincingly. A good manipulator knows how to bend the truth in a way that seems believable. Practice storytelling and create plausible scenarios that support your goals. Step 10, exiting gracefully. Know when to step back. Once you have achieved your goals, find a way to exit the situation without arousing suspicion. Leave the target feeling positive about the interaction, ensuring no bridges are burned. Thanks for watching and peace on the street. By the way guys, I have a one-year white room program and private community in the description below. If you have any personal questions on this topic, you can hit me up anytime in the private community and we are always helping each other out in the private community. Peace on the street.