Age of Propaganda by Anthony Pratkanis & Elliot Aronson Summary
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Unmasking the invisible forces shaping your thoughts daily. "Age of Propaganda" exposes persuasion tactics used by politicians, marketers, and media. With 4.02/5 stars from 8,300+ readers, this eye-opening guide reveals why you're never as immune to manipulation as you think.
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The Art of Influence: How Propaganda Shapes Our Daily Lives
Ever wonder why you bought that product you didn't really need? Or why certain political messages resonate even when they defy logic? You're experiencing what social psychologists call "the age of propaganda." In our world of information overload, where the average American sees 38,000 commercials annually and political campaigns spend billions on messaging, understanding persuasion isn't just academic-it's essential for navigating daily life. This knowledge has become so valuable that marketing executives at companies like Apple and Google consider it required reading, while politicians from both sides quietly study its insights. The cultural impact extends beyond business and politics-it fundamentally changed how we understand human influence, becoming one of the most cited works in social psychology since its publication.
The Persuasion Saturation: More Than You Realize
The Psychology of Persuasion: Your Mind Under Influence
The Two Paths to Persuasion: Thinking vs. Feeling
The Power of Words: How Language Shapes Reality
Emotional Triggers: The Heart of Persuasion
Building Your Persuasion Immunity: Practical Defense Strategies
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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