Saul (Lying, Misleading, and What Is Said), a professor of the social and political philosophy of language at the University of Waterloo, analyzes in this cogent study two linguistic devices that ...

Trump’s ‘Reasonable Suspicion’ Immigration Raids Have Strong Statistical Backing Horror in Queens Audio By Carbonatix Authoritarians will do just about anything to get and keep power. One of their ...

In a healthy conversation, people share ideas, listen, and find common ground. In a manipulative one, the goal isn't understanding—it's control. Manipulators use specific phrases and tactics to twist ...

There’s a fine line between influencing someone and manipulating them. The big distinction? Transparency. When you manipulate, you’re trying to get your way while concealing your true motive.

When manipulative people want you to do something for them, especially work they could easily do themselves, they rarely come right out and ask. Instead, they use subtle language that shifts guilt, ...

As I was filling in my absentee ballot, and despite having read and heard about the confusing ballot language of Issue 1, I was appalled at the deliberately misleading description of the issue on the ...

"This article explores the different types of dark patterns prevalent online, examines how they affect consumers and businesses, and analyzes the legal frameworks emerging to combat these practices in ...

Justin Bieber is sharing a cryptic message about loyalty. “‘Loyalty’ is manipulative language,” the “Peaches” singer, 31, ruminated in a contemplative Instagram post on Tuesday, June 3. “Loyalty is a ...