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Persuasion

What to Watch on Streaming This Week: July 15-21

New shows from Issa Rae and Nathan Fielder join the newest Jane Austen adaptation.
By Laura Babiak

‘Persuasion’ In Modern English? What’s the Problem?

Do we a stuffy period adaptation just so an older generation can feel we’re appropriately paying tribute to Jane Austen’s work?
By Emily Zemler
President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC.

Yes, Republicans Are More Emotional Than Democrats

While showing emotions is an effective way to influence people and increase likability, it has some serious risks.
By Vanessa Van Edwards
Illustration by Paul Blow

To Change People’s Minds, Stop Fighting

By Camille Sweeney and Josh Gosfield
Whether it’s dealing with family members, buying a car or negotiating a raise, persuasion is always a useful skill.

This Is How To Be Persuasive: 7 New Secrets From Hostage Negotiation

By Eric Barker
The costumed characters who goad tourists into paying them to pose for pictures are classic hackers of reciprocity.

Inside the Mind of a Sucker: The Psychology Behind Times Square Scams

By Pete Ross
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