#Influence and Persuasion

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I don’t want to be a lawyer but I love debate and watching the moots mock court. Any tips on how to be transversed in communication and confident speech like lawyers when they prep? Thank you!

Thoroughly review and research

Deep dive into all of the facts and plot points/characters & timelines of your "case"/argument

Create a logical story arch based on fact, statistics, reason, and common sense with enough evidence to dispel the counterargument (the "defense")

Refine your argument to engage in compelling, convincing storytelling using words, factual-based arguments/interpretations, personal anecdotes, visuals, videos, etc.

Hope this helps xx

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Black Twitter... Accused or Justified?

We all know social media is the ultimate megaphone, amplifying voices that might have once been whispers in the background. But one of the most unexpected deep dives this week was Black Twitter, a digital force explored in a Medium Links to an external site.article by Meredith D. Clark, PhD.

Clark describes Black Twitter as the cultural pulse of Black America, where everyday people act as gatekeepers for news and narratives, bringing to light the stories that mainstream media conveniently glosses over. That is powerful. The ability to shape discussions, push for accountability, and highlight Black experiences is an incredible tool. But, as with anything wielding this much influence, there is a double-edged sword.

Here is where my personal experience comes in. While Black Twitter can be a hub of cultural discourse, it can also morph into a digital courtroom where a select few decide what should matter to Black people and what should not. The most glaring example is cancel culture, a phenomenon that, when used thoughtfully, can hold people accountable. But when it turns into a mob mentality, it shifts from empowerment to gatekeeping in the worst way, sometimes silencing those with differing perspectives rather than fostering real conversations.

As the University College LondonLinks to an external site. article points out, "From cartoon memes to cancel culture, hashtag activism and 'new' languages, it's undeniable that Black Twitter has shaped much of today's internet culture." This statement speaks to its massive influence but also serves as a reminder of how overwhelming that influence can be.

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(X) aka Twitter's influence on society.

Twitter communication is powered by a combination of technology and algorithms. Multiple key components play a part in making Twitter communication work. Including followers and following, hashtags, mentions, trending topics, and timelines. Are all influenced by the way your individual platform is set up and the things you do.

The platform influences everyone in different ways but for me, it is a way to communicate, learn, and discover. From all things from what makes you laugh to very serious issues, like who even is running ‘X’.

Overall Twitter’s impact on society is multifaceted and is able to facilitate communication, information dissemination, and social interaction because it is a social media platform.

The real resonation for Twitter for me is that it is an area where one can amplify their voice. Twitter has been instrumental in amplifying the voices of underrepresented groups and marginalized communities. It provides a platform for individuals and organizations to raise awareness about social justice issues, share their experiences, and advocate for change. According to ABC News between May 25 and June 15,2020, an outstanding 390 million tweets in the US were about the Black Lives Matter movement.

Another reason it is influential is because of the political engagement. ‘X’ plays a significant role in political communication. Politicians, government officials, and political activists use the platform to reach their constituents, share policy, and announcements, and engage in political discourse, it has become vital for election campaigns and political movements. While this can be good and bad, some may use this power in the wrong ways. There are a few examples below from former president Trump expressing his thoughts on Twitter:

The brand's planning team does intense research in order to fulfill the needs of its users. While lately, things have been different, brand planning teams are here to understand the app better for individuals and design it to their liking. Twitter undergrow a groundbreaking study sharing it with its audience: The analysis uncovered the unique roles that Twitter plays within each community and the reasons people engage with their communities. For brands, the research identified what they can do to make sure that when they get involved with these communities, they can be successful. The study uncovered key motives for people taking part in their communities. These included feeling part of a broader conversation, staying connected, and accessing up-to-date information and news. There was also a place for discovering entertaining content and receiving emotional support and like said before the opportunity to influence others.  

Everyone gets their information in some way or another. I feel as though this would not be a sight for everyone to use. Including politicians if their power is missteered, or people that would not use it for its intended purpose but rather to troll and create an issue for other users on the app.

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Jane Austen's most romantic letter, if it had been written by Lucien Vanserra (Persuasion x Elucien)

Or what would happen if Lucien overheard Elain have a conversation about the bond? And what if he wrote a gut-wrenching love confession in said letter? Inspired by literature's most infamously romantic letter ever written.

Some text is directly taken from Chapter 23 of Persuasion by Jane Austen.

"We will write the letter to Helion we were talking of, Rhysand, now, if you will give me materials."

Materials were at hand, on a separate table; Lucien went to it, and nearly turning his back to the rest of the Inner Circle, was engrossed by writing.

Elain eyed him carefully, studying the leather strap that held back his long, molten red hair. Clearing her throat, she found Nesta across the room by the open window of the parlor as they were both on the outskirts of the Inner Circle’s political discussions. It was a respectable distance from where Lucien was writing at the desk, although still somewhat nearby. 

“I have a question for you,” Nesta turned to her younger sister, face like stone. “One that I have been thinking about for some time. What do you think our parents would have thought about the mating bond?” 

With wide, brown eyes Elain sucked in her breath. It was an unexpected question, but also a familiar one. For her thoughts had circled the very same doubts and insecurities that plagued her sister. “Well,” Elain wrung her hands nervously. “Mother would have adored Feyre’s, being mated to a High Lord after all. But if she didn’t like the outcome, she would have demanded a way to break it or alter it for her own advantage.” 

Nesta’s wicked grin revealed an agreement, knowing full well their mother would have been furious at her marriage and bond with an Illyrian general, and her matching status as a Valkyrie now. 

“As for father, well, I suppose, based on what he discussed with me in the past—there is a small chance he would have been disappointed.” Her voice dropped in both volume and confidence, barely escaping as a whisper passed her lips. As if she was instinctually afraid someone would hear, perhaps someone sitting across the room. 

Elain felt compelled to explain further. “He always told me the most important thing to find in a husband was true love. That I should not settle for anyone less than a kind, loyal heart who loves every part of me, because that kind of love will never leave you.” 

Out of the corner of her eye, Nesta regarded her with furrowed eyebrows. “And you do not believe that a mating bond can also encompass those very same feelings? That same love?” 

She considered her question carefully, chewing on her bottom lip. “Perhaps it can, but how can you know it is true? That it is not just the manifestation of desire in its place?” It was always that doubt, that fear, that crept into the darkest crevices of her heart. For as long as those shadows existed, she could not bring herself closer to her own mate, afraid she would be unable to determine the answer. In return, she was afraid of what she could possibly want or feel for him.

“I wish I could make you comprehend, Elain.” Nesta frowned, “I wish I could properly convey the feeling of how your soul glows when your mate loves you—”

Before Nesta could continue, Elain found herself apologizing with a hand on her elbow. “Gods forbid that I should undervalue the love and bond you share with Cassian, or Feyre’s either for that matter. It is a reminder that bonds can be true and constant attachments.”

She could not immediately have uttered another sentence; her heart was too full, her breath too much oppressed.

“You’re a good sister,” Nesta replied affectionately and Elain wonder if her sister could see past her tenderness, if anyone could witness the mask of kindness that Elain could so easily put on for the sake of others to hide her own feelings. The conversation faded as Feyre now joined them with Nyx on her hip, a welcome distraction for Elain as the three of them turned to him. 

“Ready to go?” Cassian’s voice eventually broke through the hum of the room, an echo across the parlor. “We need to meet with Vassa and Jurian.” Lucien was folding up a letter in great haste, and either could not or would not answer fully.

“Yes,” he said. “I will winnow us. I will be ready in half a minute.” 

Cassian left to wait for him at the front door, and Lucien, having sealed his letter with great rapidity, was indeed ready, with a hurried and agitated air, as if he was greatly impatient to leave. Elain could not understand it. Cassian had given her a smile and shoulder a warm squeeze as he left the room, but from Lucien himself, not a single word. He had passed out of the room without a look.  

Elain moved closer to the table where he had been writing, when suddenly she heard footsteps returning; the door opened and it was Lucien. He gave her a polite nod and gestured to where he had forgotten his gloves, instantly crossing the room to the desk. He drew out a letter from under the scattered papers, placed it before Elain with eyes glowing in longing fixed on her, and hastily collected his gloves, once again out of the room before anyone could even be aware he had been in it at all. 

The interaction was almost beyond expression. The letter, with strokes of pen that were hardly legibly, as if rushed, read “Elain Archeron,” was evidently the one which he had been folding so hastily. While he had supposedly been writing to Helion, he had also been addressing her. On the contents of that letter depended all which this world could do for her. Anything was possible. Sinking into the chair which he had occupied, succeeding to the very spot where he had leaned and written, her eyes devoured the following words:

“I can listen no longer in silence. I must speak to you by such means as are within my reach. You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope. Tell me not that I am too late, that such precious feelings are gone for ever. I offer myself to you again with a heart even more your own than when this bond first snapped, two and a half years ago. Dare not say that a mate’s love cannot be true, that his love is influenced by our tether. I have loved another, but none like you. Unjust I may have been, distant and resentful I have been, but never inconstant. You alone have brought me to Velaris. For you alone, I think and plan. Have you not seen this? Can you fail to have understood my wishes? I had not waited even these past few days after Solstice, could I have read your feelings, as I think you must have penetrated mine, I can hardly write. I am every instant hearing something which overpowers me. You sink your voice, but I can distinguish your true thoughts through the bond when they would be lost on others. Too good, too excellent female! You do us justice, indeed. You do believe that there is true attachment and constancy among males. Believe it to be most fervent, most undeviating in your mate,  L.V. I must go, uncertain of my fate; but I shall return hither, or follow the court, as soon as possible. A word, a look, will be enough to decide whether I enter the Night Court this evening or never again.” 

Such a letter was not to be soon recovered from. 

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When manipulation flutters around everywhere, neither pull nor push anyone. Just do one thing - don't trust anyone!

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Six-axis model of influence

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The Six-Axis Model of Influence:

The first four elements are leveraged to influence the "ancestor" within a person – the primal part of their brain that governs their actions and decisions: Focus, Authority, Tribe/Trauma, Emotion.

The first axis, focus, refers to the ability to prioritize and direct our attention. By understanding what truly matters to us and where we should invest our focus, we can effectively influence others.

The next axis is openness, which measures a person's willingness to be vulnerable. Building trust and creating allies requires a certain level of vulnerability, as it allows for genuine connections to be formed. By being open and honest with others, we invite them to do the same, fostering an environment of trust and collaboration.

Connection, the third axis, measures the level of interpersonal connection a person feels. We are social beings by nature, and our connections with others play a significant role in our overall well-being. Building strong connections with those around us is crucial in creating lasting alliances built on trust and mutual understanding.

Expectancy, the fourth axis, refers to a person's belief that something positive will happen in the future. It is the hope and optimism that drives us to take action and pursue our goals. By instilling a sense of expectancy in others, we can motivate and inspire them to join us in our endeavors.

Compliance: Compliance refers to a person's willingness to respond to a direct command.

Suggestibility: Suggestibility measures their inclination to act on a suggested action. The lower a person is on Maslow's pyramid of needs, the more susceptible they are to suggestibility. There is no exception to that rule.

By understanding where someone falls on these axes, we can tailor our approach to effectively influence their behavior.

In conclusion, understanding human behavior and mastering the art of persuasion is an invaluable skill that can help us overcome our fears and insecurities. Six-Axis Model of Influence provides a comprehensive framework for building trust and creating allies.

By focusing on the key elements of focus, authority, trauma, and emotion, and considering the axes of openness, connection, expectancy, compliance, and suggestibility, we can navigate the intricacies of human behavior and forge strong alliances rooted in trust. So, let's embrace this knowledge and unlock our potential for personal development and growth.

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HELLO ANNIE oh shit that was in all caps, anyways! what got you into forensics? I wanna change my major soooo bad like you did but im literally in my junior year ALSO youre the epitome of standing on business, love you (ay it back or else!)

Hi there, thank you for the question! I think it was just a curiosity I’ve had in the back of my mind since middle school, but I didn’t think I’d ever get a chance to look into it at all, what with my extensively planned out life. But when I ended up at Greendale, completely out of my element with no foreseeable future… I decided to just have some fun! “Go with the flow”, if you will. It took me a while to work up the confidence to change majors, but ultimately I think it was worth it. I really love forensics, and I think that if you believe it’ll be good for you then you should change too. I really have no idea what it means for you, but choosing to pursue a genuine interest of mine, one that hadn’t been written down on every page slid in front of me since childhood, was one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself.

So, do whatever you feel is best — and I love you too ♡

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