Late Stage Capitalism

Well unfortunately most people are more susceptible to the shallow tactics.

Most people don't actually want to be educated or informed.

The only way to get them to want that is to make it hip or cool to be informed.

I have another persuasion method to mention.

This method can work very well, but it's tricky because it can also create opposition. When people think they are being lectured or some pretentious know- it-all is telling them how stupid they are. People sure don't like feeling stupid. They also don't like being guilt tripped. Let me explain the technique:

Sometimes called the "labeling technique". It's actually not that different from self affirmation techniques. I have a theory it's the same mechanism. But I digress.

This works very well but you will see why it takes a smooth person to pull it off.

Okay here is the scenario.

I come to your house and knock on your door and ask for a donation to a charity.

It's for the local animal shelter.

Now you don't like being pestered for money. And just earlier the store you were at was trying to get you to donate. So you are already like "piss off "

So your first emotion when I knock on the door is: , "I wish these people would fuck off and stop bothering me".

Here is how I would get you to give me money.

First an "in". Do I notice you have a pet. Or some indication you like animals ? A bird house hanging from your porch? A dog trying to get out the front door as you talk to me?

Any indication of animal-love is enough for me to use.

"Aw look at that sweety. What's her name. Such a cutie. My mom has a dog just like her, how old is she? What's her name ?".

Gets them to relax. And people love to talk about themselves. This is how you get people to initially be receptive to the manipulation.

Ask them questions about themselves. That's it. What's the dogs name. How did they get her. Make it all sound natural. Not like you are asking polling questions.

Now for the real manipulation.

This is called labeling technique because you essentially give someone a label or ascribe a trait to them that they want to believe they have. And then you ask them to behave in a way that is consistent with the label. This also plays on cognitive dissonance in humans.

If they don't go along with what you ask, . They are then challenging the label and proving they aren't that (which they don't want).

So I say something like "I can see that she (the dog) really trusts you and I've always believed that animals have that sense. You know, they can tell when someone is a good person. And they are so loyal to good owners. "

Follow up with the labeling.

"I can tell that animals' lives are important to you. You sure have given (dogs name) a great home and I'm sure she appreciates it every day. I'm also here today to help out an animal in need. Even a small donation could help an animal in need. Helping out displaced pets is something dear and near to my heart and I hope it is to yours too. Any help is very much appreciated. Whatever you can spare. No amount too small".

The most important line here is the challenge "Near to my heart and I hope it is yours too".

I'm saying."prove you care about animals".

Bam.

If the person refuses after I just said what a great ally they are to animals in need, then they have to admit to themselves they are a POS. And not an ally. Really bro , you hate dogs ? What kind of person wouldn't help out a dog?

However. If they give me the money they get bonus altruism feel good benefits. They are validated as an ally. A good person in general and a good person who cares about animals.

They are also more likely to donate easier next time if they felt super good about the donation rather than guilt tripped. Guilt tripped will make them avoid answering the door when they see me through the windows.

It's important that they get the big compliment every time they donate. And it should vary and try to ramp up.

It will help condition them to continue donating.

The verbal compliment is important for repeat interactions.

They need to like me because i make them feel good about themselves. My presence makes them feel good because I compliment them on a genuine behavior. (Not shallow flattery) And I show genuine gratitude. Its about making yourself a bringer of validation.

They will be more receptive to other requests once you establish this relationship.

The labeling technique is often used in group and cults as well to keep members in line.

It can be modified to work in almost any social interactions, including online but it's better with articulated verbal communication. So videos are stronger. Images with text can also work.

It's also still possible to use it in raw text. Just a bit more challenging.

Now in cult settings in can work like this :

"You won't go to heaven with the rest of us Christians if you don't donate to my mega church. Because a real Christian would always donate all their earnings. Says so in the Bible. Are you actually a real Christian or just faking it. ? Give me all your money. "

I'm being pendantic here but you get what I'm saying.

This technique is incredibly effective if used properly and can be used to essentially groom someone.

I mean. It is very much a technique used in grooming. One of the pillar techniques I would say. Next to the "no one else will love you except me".