All posts by: JS2Vagabond
It is the fifteenth anniversary of one of the most tragic days this country has ever faced. And as with all tragic events, the impact of this monumental terrorist attack on the United States’ homeland has become quite diluted with...
Recently I needed to call the FedLoan support line to discuss the terms of my repayment. Big surprise, I know. I have student loan debt. I’m one of the many. However, that’s not the point of this article. The point...
The Art of Deception in Politics series discussed elite theory, principle agent theory and the psychology of persuasion, but none of these articles told you how to truly identify holes in logic. This time I won’t beat a dead horse discussing...
In my last few articles about deception in politics, I discussed Elite Theory and The Psychology of Persuasion. While both Elitism and persuasive tactics explain how people are chosen to and remain on top of the political game, there is one...
The secret to successful deception in politics is the ability to control the truth, the middle ground and the lie. Propaganda cannot be effective if it’s not intertwined with the truth in some manner. Yet, just because half of the...
When you see a link posted to social media or sent to your email account, do you click on it or ignore it and continue with your day? Hackers prey on the fact that people are willing to click on...
They say that those who have built their power with deception and manipulation sit inside a house of cards, with little to protect them. Yet, deception is a tactic most politicians around the world have used for decades, centuries even....
Inevitably, at one point or another, everyone feels as if they are swimming against the tide, struggling to accomplish their goals. What is holding you back from becoming as productive as you should be? [Tweet “What is holding you back...
Throughout the world, whether for business, humanitarian or religious missions, international assistance or war, relationships are built on a daily basis through the intricacies of intercultural communication. Communicating, especially across cultures, is a challenge mastered only by those who can...
Throughout communicating and interacting with others we often fail to think about the process involved. Conversations often wander astray and end up going in a more circular pattern without reaching any sort of “conclusion,” for lack of a better term....
