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The Power of Persuasion and Responsibility
42:32 - 49:52 (07:20)
The podcast host talks about the power of persuasion and sells enticements that make people cry or laugh or make them believe that something significant has happened. They discuss how it depends on how you sell it and the responsibility that comes with persuasion.
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Expert witness testimonies are professionals from various fields testifying in court cases about their respective domains, providing crucial insights and helping judges and juries understand complex subjects that pertain to the trial.
42:32 - 43:46 (01:13)
Summary
Expert witness testimonies are professionals from various fields testifying in court cases about their respective domains, providing crucial insights and helping judges and juries understand complex subjects that pertain to the trial. However, some may lie about their expertise for financial gain.
ChapterThe Power of Persuasion and Responsibility
EpisodePart One: Dr. Phil Is Even Worse Than You Think And You Probably Think He Sucks
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The self-help industry has become a profitable business thanks to charismatic leaders recruiting crowds and using simple crowd tactics to make people feel good about themselves, but are they really learning anything of value?
43:46 - 45:34 (01:48)
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The self-help industry has become a profitable business thanks to charismatic leaders recruiting crowds and using simple crowd tactics to make people feel good about themselves, but are they really learning anything of value? Dr. Phil, for example, has moved away from individual clients towards holding clinics for weight loss and pain relief, which generate more profit.
ChapterThe Power of Persuasion and Responsibility
EpisodePart One: Dr. Phil Is Even Worse Than You Think And You Probably Think He Sucks
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Ice Climbing Seminars are often marketed as a shortcut to success, which may not necessarily live up to the expectations.
45:34 - 47:33 (01:59)
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Ice Climbing Seminars are often marketed as a shortcut to success, which may not necessarily live up to the expectations. These seminars are often attended by people at various crisis points in their lives, seeking to distract themselves from their problems.
ChapterThe Power of Persuasion and Responsibility
EpisodePart One: Dr. Phil Is Even Worse Than You Think And You Probably Think He Sucks
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This transcript discusses Phil DeMuth's history, including his partnership with Burt Malkiel, and the curriculum DeMuth built for a personal growth seminar.
47:33 - 49:52 (02:19)
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This transcript discusses Phil DeMuth's history, including his partnership with Burt Malkiel, and the curriculum DeMuth built for a personal growth seminar.