Social Control

Gavin reassesses the strategy of flexible response, the influence of nuclear weapons during the Berlin Crisis, the origins of and motivations for US nuclear nonproliferation policy, and how to assess the nuclear dangers we face today. Archival evidence makes it clear that decision makers were more concerned about underlying geopolitical questions than about the strategic dynamic between two nuclear superpowers.

You are probably not aware, because of their hidden nature, but artificial intelligence systems are all around you affecting some of the biggest areas of your life - jobs, loans, kids, mental health, relationships, freedoms, and even healthcare decisions that can determine if you live or die.

Most people suffer from manipulation without even knowing. Mental manipulation has become central to human nature. A manipulator will use various tactics to outsmart you and to make you his next victim. Knowing that you are a potential target is the first step of defense. Otherwise, you might not even have the slightest clue that it is happening to you. Do you want to be protected from manipulation techniques? Do you want to understand how manipulation works? Do you want to learn how to use manipulation in a positive way? If yes, then this is exactly what you need.

Imagine what it would be like to be able to influence people. Not just to have them tolerate your ideas, but be really moved by them. What would it be like if you could easily get people on your side? What if you could turn every conflict in your favor, and easily get people to agree with you? Just think what this would mean for your career, your work, and your relationships.

La historia definitiva de cómo una revolucionaria herramienta de información se convirtió en el mayor desastre empresarial del sigloKurt Wagner se adentra en la fascinante historia de la empresa que revolucionó los medios de comunicación a escala global. Un extraordinario reportaje que parte desde sus orígenes hasta la brutal batalla legal y financiera que protagonizó Elon Musk por hacerse con la compañía.

A timely primer on the conflict between the United States and Iran by scholars of Middle Eastern politics who advocate diplomacy and de-escalation.

Do you constantly feel anxious? Do you always make negative thoughts about everything? Everyone has experienced anxiety, but many people are having a hard time dealing with it. Anxiety and stress make you feel powerless, this feelings lock you up in a cage from which it’s difficult to escape. If you want a positive turn for your life and you want to get rid of what obstacles you to reach your interior happiness: Consider listening to this audiobook, these advices has saved me more than once.

Terrorism kills far fewer Americans annually than automobile accidents, firearms, or even lightning strikes. Given this minimal risk, why does the US continue expending lives and treasure to fight the global war on terror? In Monsters to Destroy, Navin A. Bapat argues that the war on terror provides the US a cover for its efforts to expand and preserve American control over global energy markets.

America’s ever-expanding waistline—we see it, we hear about it, and we worry about it, but can anything be done about it? We know all the usual suspects: red meat, dairy, white flour, refined sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, a lack of exercise, too much television—the list goes on and on. It seems simple, right? Not really. There’s a lot more going on below the surface when it comes to what America is eating for dinner—and breakfast and lunch and in between.

Have you ever felt manipulated or taken advantage of? Have you ever fallen victim to someone's charisma only to realize later that you had been scammed or ripped off? People are manipulated every single day, and the crazy thing is that most of the time they aren’t even aware of it. Subliminal messages, hypnotic trance inductions, and mass psychological brainwashing are just some of the techniques that are ceaselessly employed to the advantage of these manipulators. Learn to use the powerful psychological knowledge to your advantage, and stop being manipulated by others.

Interpreting people by understanding the verbal and non-verbal cues they give us can provide something beyond a superficial reading of their behavior. Adding psychology to a sociological analysis of human behavior provides a broader, deeper pool of information, especially when seen through the lens of communication. When we're able to interpret people where they stand, it's possible to exploit the information they freely offer and steer them toward our desired outcome.

Improve your social skills, control your emotions, and handle difficult people. Emotional intelligence has been proven impactful for decades, and has been philosophized for centuries, as a prudent way to get ahead of your competition as you ascend to leadership positions. In addition, it improves your mental health, emotional stability, and personal relationships. Keep practicing. Emotions should always work for you, not against you.

Do you have what it takes to grasp your emotions? Did you realize that your daily emotional revelries shapes the choices you're making and the moves you are taking? It has been said that it's not what happens to us - alternatively - how we respond to what occurs, that determines the consequences you may enjoy in your lifestyles. And how you respond is immediately inspired by how you pick to interpret the occasions and instances of your lifestyles.

In the audiobook The Automatic Diet, listeners discover how to harness the power of time-tested behavior modification techniques and empower themselves to lose weight and keep it off, automatically. All successful dieters share a common "secret" to consistently maintain their weight. The secret is that they do not have to think about what they are doing.

Maeve struggles to live up the ideals of the strong, independent, successful businesswoman and guru whose books and classes are the gold-standard for woman entrepreneurs. All Maeve has ever wanted is to design red carpet attire for Hollywood’s brightest stars. But her Midwestern family and friends have nothing but discouragement for her. Get real. Get a real job. Get back to real life. Frustrated by the clannishness of the fashion industry and the lack of support in her own life, Maeve decides to start her own online company making custom garments from her own designs.

As we notice the ways we need to grow and change, NLP helps us master ourselves before teaching us how to master the communications skills we need to be effective with others. The benefits of knowing and using NLP have been around since the 1970s, and today companies and professionals around the world use it to boost their team’s interpersonal and individual success. By using NLP, whether you’re in the boardroom or the living room, you can learn how to quickly improve yourself and influence others for the better!

This comprehensive manual for understanding and preparing for the looming changes to reproductive rights law explains how to get the healthcare you need - by any means necessary. Activist and writer Robin Marty guides listeners through various worst-case scenarios of a post-Roe America and offers ways to fight back, including how to acquire financial support, how to use existing networks and create new ones, and how to, when required, work outside existing legal systems.

More than 90 people die from gun violence every day in the United States. Some 50 children and teens are shot. There are more than 35,000 gun-related deaths every year. Yet many Christians say gun violence shouldn't be talked about in church. In Collateral Damage, pastor and activist James E. Atwood issues an urgent call to action to Christians to work together to stop gun violence. An avid hunter for many years, Atwood enumerates the tragic and far-reaching costs that accrue in a country with more guns than people.

Eindrücklich wie nie zuvor klärt Chomsky über die existentiellen Bedrohungen durch Atomwaffen und den Klimawandel auf. Er stellt diese Bedrohungen in den Kontext einer nie dagewesenen globalen Macht der Konzerne, die mittlerweile die führende Rolle bei der Gestaltung unserer Zukunft übernommen haben. Noam Chomsky zeigt, dass sich globale Volksbewegungen mobilisieren müssen, um die Regierungen zu zwingen, sich der beispiellosen Herausforderung für das Überleben unserer Zivilisation zu stellen.

What If I told you that you could gain laser sharp focus, enhance your concentration, and turbocharge your mental abilities, memory, and IQ... while reducing stress, becoming much more efficient, organized, and happier.... In Emotional Intelligence, that's exactly what you'll get. No matter who you are or how confident and successful you may be, everybody has suffered setbacks and failure. Inside, I will share techniques that will allow you to rise like a phoenix from the ashes.