Identifying and thwarting manipulation

Understanding the mechanics of manipulation to better protect ourselves from it.
How can we protect ourselves against manipulation attempts from ill-intentioned interlocutors? We are all more susceptible than we think to falling victim one day, due to psychological biases anchored deep within us. Better understanding the mechanisms of these biases can help us increase our vigilance.
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