Brainjacking: The Science of Influence and Manipulation

Brainjacking explores the psychology of storytelling - the ability that makes us human. To discover how science intersects with our desires and decisions, the book pulls together three ways that we use story to modify others' brains: informing, influencing and manipulating. Running through education and politics, advertising and marketing we discover how techniques can range from subtle nudges and subliminal influences to powerful emotional manipulation. With Brian Clegg as your guide, this is a book that will help you unpick the insidious world of brainjacking. Expertly pulling together different strands on disparate topics including AI, Big Data, social media and more, this essential investigation shows how new and old technology and science can be combined to influence human behavior and beliefs.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Icon Books
Published: 04/08/2025
ISBN: 9781837731503
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.10w x 1.20d