Do not be a victim to anyone

Author's name: Fabian Olicard Publisher: Zat for Publishing and Distribution Year of publication: 2025 Literary classification: Psychology Book summary: In a world dominated by masks and driven by hidden intentions to control and direct others to achieve self-desires and goals, the topic of "manipulation as an inescapable reality, to protect the self from harm, and to understand ourselves and our behavior" is presented. We are all victims of manipulation and practitioners of it, in our social relationships, among friends, and even at work... We resort to "manipulation to get what we want. And often, this happens unconsciously. If you want to convince a friend to go shopping with you, you automatically use all available tools: you remind him of what you have done for him, you present arguments to show that it will be quick and enjoyable, and perhaps you change your tone of voice and facial expressions to entice and move his feelings. From politics to marketing, from conversations among friends to crowd mobilization, this book provides precise examples of manipulation methods and mechanisms, placing us on the right side of the world, not only to protect ourselves but also to reduce our bad habits of manipulating others' feelings. What limits our ability? Are there people more skilled than others in manipulation? And can we become well-intentioned manipulators? That is what this book answers.