What Does Flack and Billions Have in Common? Social Manipulation Truths

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Two interesting shows demonstrate the manipulation of environments and people. Show Flack is about a public relations company, created by Oliver Lansley. The other show is Billions about a hedge fund company, created by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross.

In both shows, the main characters are constantly manipulating, influencing, and outwit their enemies. It makes for great entertainment.

Whether it is Billions' Bobby Axelrod trying to outmaneuver U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades, or Flack's public relations guru Robyn bailing a client out of a monumental mess -- is this really the life you want?

In today’s episode, we talk about how these hidden problems can come back to bite you. How to use social manipulation skills for mutual benefit, rather than mutual destruction.

Do you really want to have power and control so that the world bends to your will? Or do you want to live in a world that is favorable to the outcomes you desire?

One of these conditions has a more favorable long-term perspective. Your ability to influence comes with certain responsibilities. Are you up for the challenge?

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Show Details:
* Flack, created by Oliver Lansley. https://w.uktv.co.uk/shows/flack/
* Billions, created by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross. https://www.sho.com/billions

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