Social Control

In Operation Shakespeare, investigative journalist John Shiffman traces a high-risk undercover operation launched by an elite undercover Homeland Security unit created to stop the Iranians, Russians, Chinese, Pakistanis, and North Koreans from acquiring sophisticated American-made electronics capable of guiding missiles, jamming radar, and triggering countless weapons - from wireless IEDs to nuclear bombs.

In an age when scandal can destroy a company's brand or anyone's reputation in an instant - Glass Jaw is an Art of War guide to modern crisis management. In boxing terms, a tough-looking fighter who can't take a punch is said to have a "glass jaw", and so it is these days with targets of controversy. Glass Jaw is a manifesto for these times, written by crisis management veteran Eric Dezenhall, who has spent three decades dealing with some of the most intense controversies, both known and...handled with discretion.

Have you ever felt like your opinions, choices, and even emotions are not entirely your own? In an era of instant communication, viral trends, and mass movements, the forces shaping our beliefs are more powerful—and invisible—than ever before.This groundbreaking book by Juanjo Ramos unveils the hidden psychological mechanisms behind mass influence, from propaganda and social media manipulation to the subtle tactics used by governments, corporations, and media giants. Drawing from classic and contemporary research, it explores how crowds think, why individuals conform, and how ...

This book explores the theory of manipulation by breaking down manipulation into its components, creating useful, objective definitions, and offering practical advice on how to manipulate others. Technical insights and methods related to the comprehension and application of dark psychology from specialists around the globe have been presented in this book. Relatable descriptions of psychologically manipulative and potent strategies in real-world situations and how to recognise predatory behaviour are all addressed in this book. This includes features of the dark triad.

Weeks after America invaded Afghanistan in 2002, Medea Benjamin visited that country. There, talking with victims of the strikes, she learned the reality behind the "precision bombs" on which US forces were becoming reliant. Now, with the use of drones escalating at a meteoric pace, Benjamin has written this book as a call to action. Drone Warfare is a comprehensive look at the growing menace of robotic warfare, with an extensive analysis of who is producing the drones, where they are being used, who "pilots" these unmanned planes, who the victims are, and what the legal and moral implications are.

How to Hone Your Emotional Intelligence provides readers with tools and strategies to develop stronger emotional intelligence. Through a mix of research and practical advice, this book discusses the importance of emotional awareness, self-regulation, and empathy, and provides useful tips to develop these skills. This book is an ideal resource for those interested in learning how to better manage their emotions and increase their level of contentment and happiness.

Loyalty. Duty. Revenge. What will a man sacrifice to win? Draken Kosset was born to lead. But when a fateful test shatters his dreams of military glory, he's left grappling with a hidden shame: a fear that threatens to consume him. The weight of honour can crush even the strongest soul. Draken Kosset knows this all too well. Haunted by a past tragedy and denied his rightful place among the Manderian elite, he must forge a new path, one marked by compromise and brutal choices. "The Weight of Honour" is an exploration of ambition, loss, and the enduring power of family ties in a galaxy on the...

By bridging Marxism and deconstructionism, this essay proves how Orwell's 1984 parallels the modern-day complacency among Americans. Typically, most will point out the obvious similarities like constant surveillance through screens (phones, televisions, computers), the ever-increasing wage gap between the rich and poor, and the creation of new laws that interfere with our constitutional freedoms.

By letting go of your ego, you will not only feel like a completely different person, but will also empower your life in every way possible. There are many misconceptions about the human ego. Some tie an over-reaching ego to success, arrogance, and other behaviors. Is it that simple? Ego is really the sum of the false ideas that we have about self. These beliefs are formed early in life, reside in the subconscious, and have an incredibly strong influence on our thoughts, actions, and emotions.

Do you want to have a stronger influence over people without coming across as aggressive or pushy? Be able to read anyone like an open book? Recent scientific studies have demonstrated one intriguing fact: People can be influenced to do nearly anything, under the right circumstances. You'll discover: Eight highly-effective strategies to trick anyone into your desired outcome, six powerful manipulation techniques to help you take what you want without aggression, expert-known psychological theories to help you penetrate the mind of absolutely anyone, and much more!

SHADOWBOSSES unfolds like an organized crime novel, but it's actually a true story of how labor unions are infiltrating our government and corrupting our political process. This compelling and insightful book exposes how unions have organized federal, state, and local government employees without their consent, and how government employee unions are now a threat to our workers' freedoms, our free and fair elections, and even our American way of life.

Among the important problems with the advancement of language is dependability. How did human beings end up with a language? In other words, language and rituals co-evolved together. People could now use body language along with spoken signals to communicate with each other. In addition, this was also the very first time they might state something verbally and something else non-verbally. To neutralize the devastating impact of lies on group cohesion, human beings developed routines and religion.

Cuento de ciencia ficción fantástico y humorístico de fuerte temática social, que narra la trágica experiencia de un individuo cautivo en un campo de readoctrinamiento lunaquesista en el lado oscuro de la Luna. La historia, expone el frágil equilibrio social que se da por la línea poco marcada entre la justa lucha por los derechos de distintos grupos, y la intolerancia que se ejerce desde la cultura de la cancelación a manera de limpieza ideológica, donde una ideología nueva reemplaza una creencia vieja de manera incesante siempre enfrentando facciones hasta la locura social total...

Are you being brainwashed? Who uses mind control? Find Out Now! Are you being controlled? Do you want to learn how to use mind control? Learn how to control others with your mind! Learn the process and techniques of mind control used by the experts. Mind control is serious business - don't miss this chance to learn the tricks of the trade. Protect yourself and get ahead!

People all over the world have changed their lives by mastering the art of public speaking. This one skill can create life-changing career and social opportunities.

Si usted quiere descubrir lo que realmente se necesita para persuadir a alguien, entonces siga leyendo.... Este libro lo invita a un viaje a la mente humana y le muestra cómo las emociones, las percepciones, las expectativas y las habilidades de la mente pueden moldearse para cumplir con las sugerencias de los demás.

La historia definitiva de cómo una revolucionaria herramienta de información se convirtió en el mayor desastre empresarial del sigloKurt Wagner se adentra en la fascinante historia de la empresa que revolucionó los medios de comunicación a escala global. Un extraordinario reportaje que parte desde sus orígenes hasta la brutal batalla legal y financiera que protagonizó Elon Musk por hacerse con la compañía.

America’s ever-expanding waistline—we see it, we hear about it, and we worry about it, but can anything be done about it? We know all the usual suspects: red meat, dairy, white flour, refined sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, a lack of exercise, too much television—the list goes on and on. It seems simple, right? Not really. There’s a lot more going on below the surface when it comes to what America is eating for dinner—and breakfast and lunch and in between.

With another Canadian election slated for early May, 2011, Harperland: The Politics of Control, by Marin Lawrence, is a must read (or hear) before you go to the polls. "Harperland," the story Stephen Harper’s first four years in power, soared to the top of the best-seller lists in the first week it was out. Peter C. Newman called it “A book of revelations.... This is Stephen Harper unplugged.”

Stoicism is a philosophy that was started in Ancient Greece, but this 2,000-year-old worldview is enjoying a modern rebirth. All across the globe, people are coming to appreciate the timeless wisdom of Stoicism. You don't have to suffer. You may not be able to control the path your life will take, but Stoicism teaches that you can control the way you see life. By shifting your way of thinking you can eliminate unnecessary suffering, reshape your thought patterns, and achieve that sense of calm you've always wanted.