Dark Psychology

A description of the term "dark psychology," as well as thoughts on worrying, fears, darkness, and the difference between physical and psychological pain.

We'll look into what fears could be called "irrational," given the chances of something actually happening. When risks have statistically been proven to be minuscule, then a fear of that risk is based on emotions, not reason.

Why do we fear what we do? Why are people afraid of crowds, small spaces, clowns, or the number 13? Phobias are more intense than normal fears. Let's talk about it.

Black is often used as a symbol of darkness, fear, or negative emotions.

We are all capable of good and evil. Where does our dark side come from? Why do people with good intentions do bad things? How can you be more aware of your strengths, weaknesses, and tendencies?

In this lecture, we'll discuss what Machiavellianism is, how it has been determined to be one of the three Dark Triad traits, and what to expect from someone who possesses qualities pertaining to it.

Manipulation may be more common than you think. We often do it subconsciously. In this lecture, I'll show you many of the signs of manipulation, how to recognize them, and how to defend yourself against manipulators and avoid becoming their puppet.

Empathy is the one thing that connects us as human beings. To possess the ability to empathize with another means to understand them on a deeper level. Learn what empathy is and how to develop it.

Many people get into habits that damage them in the long run. Why do they do this? How are our primal instincts at the root of this? Here, you will discover how all of this relates to reward systems, perfectionism, the way we are wired, dopamine, and addictive substances and activities.

We have that feeling, or "voice in our head," which we call a "conscience." Learn about the uses of a conscience, the 7 types of conscience, and how our conscience affects our decisions.

How do serial killers become the way they are? We will look at some factors, some differences between serial killers, and some other related questions.

Let's talk about some of the most vicious, merciless, deranged serial killers we know about, both men and women.

Here I will show you some of the methods and psychology behind a criminal profiling career.

Some facts and background about some of the most lethal, vicious, merciless men and women in history.

Sadism is related to getting pleasure out of someone else's fear or pain. It can be a sexual thing or not. Let's talk about it.

What is sadomasochism? And why do some people lean towards it? Where does it come from? We will discuss those things in this lecture.

Blackmail is a form of manipulation. Blackmailers use threats, private information, or leverage to make another person do what they want. We'll discuss signs, types of blackmail, and how you can set boundaries and refuse to give into manipulation through blackmail.

Some people love it, others hate it. I will discuss both sides of the controversial psychological therapy methods used in Neuro-Linguistic Programming.

These are facts and examples of how persuasion tactics are used in selling, marketing, and influencing others.

It might surprise you how much people are influenced by price striking, decimals, and comparisons. See how you are manipulated by price representation every day!

Copywriting is a form of selling. It's an art that can help you convince your customers to buy something, filled with proof, benefits, testimonials, and persuasive reasoning. Here are some of my best copywriting tips about wording, layout, and organizing text.

Dark marketing is a concept many people don't understand, but it is the future. Learn more about it.

Salespeople try to trigger different emotions in their customers to push sales. There are different kinds of salespeople, different kinds of customers, and a whole puzzle to solve before you can figure out what works best. Learn some techniques here.

People often do things just because other people do them. Sometimes, that is a good thing, but not always. We will discuss that paradox in this lecture.

What are some of the best ways to attract someone from the opposite sex? And why? Let's talk about some general ideas and tips based on experiments and scientific research.

Women with feminine qualities, both psychological and physical, or often seen as most attractive to men. Let's discuss some of those.

Most women like men that are masculine, both physically and psychologically. Let's see what those traits can be.

Some tips work for everyone, whether you are trying to attract a man or a woman. Let's talk about it.

Many people try to get your money by misleading you, selling get-rich-quick schemes that don't work, or ripping you off with overpriced products and unimpressive quality information, products, or services.

Catfishing scams are common. People pretend to be someone else and start a relationship by using a better-looking picture of another. Why do people do this? How can you avoid getting hooked? This video will provide some answers to these and other questions.

Pyramid and Ponzi schemes are so common that it's important to understand and avoid them.

Timeshares can work for some people, but for most, it's a waste of money. Learn how salespeople at long presentations pressure their customers into spending their life savings on worthless timeshare deals.

Be careful when you travel. Some people are out there to take your money in dishonest ways.