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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 45 MIN

The Buycologist | The Shady Psychological Tactics Used In Marketing Explained in Detail | SC115

from Simple Conversations · host ASG

We associate marketers with Creativity and Out of the box thinking. However, What If They are actually... Masters of Psychology? Dr. Chris Gray is a Psychological Expert who has devoted his expertise to understanding the crazy world of marketing and consumerism as a whole. This week I quizzed him on some of the biggest brands in the world to better understand why we fall for big brands consistently even though there are better options. If you like psychological breakdowns, inside information or just simply want to be a better consumer - This episode is for you! Chapters; 00:00 - Influence Vs Manipulation 02:00 - Does Taste Actually Exist? 04:28 - Why does Nike Clothing Generate Confidence? 11:35 - Why Do We Need New iPhones Every Year? 14:15 - Why Are Trusting Tesla Blindly? 15:57 - The Genius Behind Logan Paul and Prime 20:35 - Did The McDonalds CEO create the best marketing campaign? 24:21 - Starbucks is Coffee 26:35 - Do Brands Actually Want Feedback? 28:24 - We Buy Attention Not Products 35:16 - Emotional Manipulation Over Product Quality? 40:24 - Luxury Brands Are Built On Validation Needs 42:09 - How To Be A Better Customer http://thebuycologist.com/ ASG; https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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