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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 28 MIN

A word on manipulation

from Core Philosophies and Rants (Louis Rossmann) · host Louis Rossmann

The video discusses the topic of manipulation, emphasizing how intelligent and logical people can be more susceptible to manipulation than less intelligent individuals. Louis recounts a discussion by Eli the Computer Guy, where it was mentioned that intelligent people can be more easily manipulated because they can be led to agree with small, plausible truths that build up to a larger, manipulative structure. Louis advises that to recognize manipulation, one should step back and evaluate the progression from the initial point to the current situation, questioning whether the small, logical steps make sense in the larger context.Louis shares personal anecdotes to illustrate manipulation. One story involves a past relationship where his partner breached his privacy by reading through 57 pages of emails. The partner justified her actions with logical arguments about trust, but Rossmann ultimately decided to end the relationship, recognizing the manipulative behavior. Another story involves Louis' mother, who blamed Louis and his father for her problems, yet reacted manipulatively when they decided to leave. Louis highlights that manipulators often break down situations into small, logical steps to make their actions seem reasonable.(I am not affiliated with Louis Rossmann)Original Video: https://youtu.be/41mZfuuhJ6g?feature=shared

The video discusses the topic of manipulation, emphasizing how intelligent and logical people can be more susceptible to manipulation than less intelligent individuals. Louis recounts a discussion by Eli the Computer Guy, where it was mentioned that intelligent people can be more easily manipulated because they can be led to agree with small, plausible truths that build up to a larger, manipulative structure. Louis advises that to recognize manipulation, one should step back and evaluate the progression from the initial point to the current situation, questioning whether the small, logical steps make sense in the larger context.Louis shares personal anecdotes to illustrate manipulation. One story involves a past relationship where his partner breached his privacy by reading through 57 pages of emails. The partner justified her actions with logical arguments about trust, but Rossmann ultimately decided to end the relationship, recognizing the manipulative behavior. Another story involves Louis' mother, who blamed Louis and his father for her problems, yet reacted manipulatively when they decided to leave. Louis highlights that manipulators often break down situations into small, logical steps to make their actions seem reasonable.(I am not affiliated with Louis Rossmann)Original Video: https://youtu.be/41mZfuuhJ6g?feature=shared

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