In this episode I begin with some general points about the science and practice of persuasion, and then discuss the first two of the nine areas on this list. Next episode we'll move down the list. - people skills - selling and marketing skills - seduction skills (including "pickup artist" skills) - magic and mind reading skills - confidence games and the skills of the con artist - persuasion in advertising - persuasion in politics - persuasion in the internet age - power and propaganda