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Is there a fallacy that exploits the need to feel needed?I'm reading a book about mind control that talks about "seven hidden addictions" that were introduced by Blair Warden in his book The Forbidden Keys to Persuasion .
I thought it would be interesting to see if I could match each of them with a fallacy, preferably one that exploits that "addiction" or bias. So far, I've found two matches - #2 and #3. Asking for matches for the other five in one post might be overwhelming. However, I am posting the entire list, just to put the whole thing in perspective. If anyone wants to suggest matches for all of them, that's fine. But if you prefer that I take it one item at a time, then let's dedicate this particular question to #1 - the need to be needed. Actually, it looks pretty similar to #4, the need to be noticed and feel understood. If there's a fallacy that covers both of them, awesome. Otherwise, I'll focus on #1. Thanks! The Seven "Hidden Addictions" #1 The need to be needed: #2 The need for hope when an impasse occurs: Wishful Thinking -- www.logicallyfallacious.c. . . #3 The need for a scapegoat: Scapegoating -- www.logicallyfallacious.c. . . #4 The need to be noticed and feel understood: #5 The need to know things you don't or shouldn't know (i.e. secrets): #6 The need to be right: #7 The need to feel a sense of power (e.g. to be in control): |
asked on Sunday, May 20, 2018 11:04:04 AM by David Blomstrom | |
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