Conspiracy theory movements will often rely on various psychological tools to keep followers engaged, including manipulating your emotions and sense of responsibility. There are several ways that people may try to manipulate others, and they can often be hard to spot. Here are some behaviors to look out for in others that might indicate someone is manipulating you:
- Humiliating
- Name calling
- Confusing
- Isolating
- Intimidating
- Degrading
- Guilting
- Using children
Power, Control, and Manipulation Wheel
Here are some tactics that people may use to manipulate others in conspiracist movements:
