Videos tagged with Behavioral Science

This video delves into the historical manipulation of public perception, focusing on Edward Bernays' pioneering use of public relations and social engineering. It highlights how Bernays, nephew of Sigmund Freud, rebranded propaganda and influenced American culture through marketing tactics, notably in normalizing women smoking with the 'Torches of Freedom' parade and promoting products like Chiffon margarine and bacon. The content critically analyzes the long-term impact of these psychological operations on societal norms and consumer behavior.

This YouTube Short, featuring a Green Beret, offers a tip on how to detect deception. While the video title mentions "Green Beret," "specialforces," and "military," it does not explicitly discuss firearms, calibers, manufacturers, or specific firearm-related topics like concealed carry, home defense, or shooting techniques. The primary focus appears to be on a psychological or behavioral tip.

This guide outlines techniques for detecting deception, drawing from the expertise of former CIA officer Jason Hanson. It emphasizes establishing a baseline, observing immediate reactions to questions, recognizing the 'freeze' response, and using the 'Least Guilty' method to gauge truthfulness. These methods are presented as practical tools for understanding human behavior.

This video analyzes a CNN opinion piece that, while ostensibly about gun violence, shifts focus to the failures of government policy and the importance of individual responsibility. The speaker highlights how the article implicitly acknowledges that societal issues like family breakdown and economic decline, rather than guns themselves, are root causes of violence. The analysis suggests a subtle shift in mainstream discourse towards behavioral and societal factors over purely gun control measures.