Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. Those masterful manipulators. We’ve all dealt with those ...

If you’ve been paying attention to how Russian President Vladimir Putin talks about the war in Ukraine, you may have noticed a pattern. Putin often uses words to mean exactly the opposite of what they ...

In a healthy conversation, people share ideas, listen, and find common ground. In a manipulative one, the goal isn't understanding—it's control. Manipulators use specific phrases and tactics to twist ...