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Appeal to Ethos, Logos & Pathos – Rhetorical Techniques

Modern Machiavelli — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 12:46:02 +0000

According to Aristotle, there are three means to persuade in a debate or speech. Every argument we make can be attributed to one of these categories and knowing and mastering them is bound to give you the rhetorical advantage over your adversaries. The three modes of persuasion, explained in his book about Rhetoric are the following: “Of the modes of persuasion furnished by the spoken word, there are three kinds. Persuasion is achieved by the speaker’s personal character when the speech was so spoken as to make us think him credible. Secondly, persuasion may come through the hearers, when the

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Machiavellianism Q&A Summary + Download

Modern Machiavelli — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 18:49:01 +0000

To my magnificent readers! As requested, a condensed version of the Triple Question & Answer Session by IllimitableMan, Illacertus and Modern Machiavelli including a pdf to download. You can download the pdf below: Modern Machiavelli – Triple QA of Power Feel free to share the pdf, the whole article or parts of it, as long as you refrain from editing it. You also are required to link to the following article to avoid confusion: http://modernmachiavelli.com/q-a-power-machiavellianism/ Workplace Question: What is the best & fastest way to get ahead and promoted at work? Answer (MM): You won’t like this answer but

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The Craft of Power Summary #3

Modern Machiavelli — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:45:20 +0000

This is the final part of The Craft of Power Summaries. Credit goes to warped_mindless for his effort. Part #1 may be found here Part #2 may be found here The book is rare and expensive though available on both the Internet and Amazon. You can find it here. Written by Ralph Gun Hoy Siu. Data Translation – You must be able to interpret and convert incoming data into useful information. – Be mindful that your enemies will try to feed you false data and information. Related Law: #8 Use Bait – Never base a major decision on a single piece

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Psychological Manipulation Techniques

Modern Machiavelli — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:24:01 +0000

A list of almost 200 psychological manipulation techniques in no particular order; to you, my magnificent reader. Most are aimed at getting people to do what you want, but some also protect you from being deceived. 5000 words. I decided to leave out cognitive biases and fallacies since the posts is quite long the way it is. But rest assured that I am going to dig into those two topics sometime in the future. Psychological Manipulation Techniques & Tactics Never show people that you are upset, for it makes you appear weak. Social Justice Warriors take notice!

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Short Inspirational Quotes & Motivational Quotes for Work

Modern Machiavelli — Fri, 27 May 2016 16:24:31 +0000

After the dry academic post, an equalizer in the form of a Quote Post… To my magnificent, motivation thirsty readers: A collection of the best short inspirational quotes and motivational quotes for work. about motivation, discipline & success. As well as great quotes about life, sprinkled with positivity, stoicism, time-management and other wise old sayings and proverbs, including a video. I am going to start the list by giving you an insight into my favourites. Let these ancient thinkers speak to you, internalise and philosophise about the meaning of every single one of them. They are the top quotes

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