BX2015: Words that matter

Communication, language and style matter in all areas of life.This session brings together two of the most highly acclaimed figures in the science of communication and influence; to talk about the science of style and persuasion.

Speakers: Steven Pinker & Robert Cialdini

Chair: Tim Harford

[RickySolorio]

This video is so valuable to those who want to be better writers and people.

[questionmark]

these 2 men deserve a standing ovation! that was a well needed shindig they done! I would been over there clapping my hands off!

[DharmendraRaiMindMap]

What a pleasure to hear these 2 geniuses !

[AhmedSaleh-sdxk]

The last part was amazing 1:30:35 ; "for sale: baby shoes, never worn" that was deep tbh

[nicolegregory]

So glad this video link came up after viewing one of Brian Johnson's Philosopher's Notes. Just added so much value to my day. Thank you! ~N

[kyraocity]

32:29 consciousness and rabbit illusion

[TPGNATURAL]

Nice video, one thing Mr. Pinker said made me giggle a little. Do a internet search for the rabbit illusion.

[kyraocity]

9:42 - 13:09 Model behind classic style.

[silvertrees]

McDonald’s always give children a gift in the Kiddies Meal. Children go back for the toys and often do not even eat the meal.

[leviramirez]

Yeah he has definitely persuaded me into purchasing Pre-Suasion💯

[charisborquaye]

For sale, baby shoes never used. OMG 😢, was I the only one that got to.

[silvertrees]

Inviting people to dinner and never getting invited back does stay in our minds. Especially, if the food and company was enjoyed. Then to find the party that never invites back are deemed to be unkind, and they have no intention to invite back for a meal. It’s okay, to just leave it alone. Invite them again if you feel like it. Because it’s not “tit for tat.”

[kyraocity]

9:14 Writing is unnatural; good writing requires good mental model - examples

[gonzalofernandezsuarez]

01:03:00 Does anyone have the reference to this experiment?

[kyraocity]

24:39" introduces passive voice and its use + 27:43" why is passive voice bad in bad writing?

[AL-mmvq]

Do it cause everyone else is doing it. An illusion of choice... make them obligatory subconsciously since it is already the norm and to not do it would be not the norm.

[jafarbaig]

Did Cialdini answer the first question? If two mints was a norm, the guest wouldn't have a question in the first place!

[TheDanielJohnsonShow]

Hey Jordan.... Happy Birthday, dude! It's your birthday, what are your plans for the year?

[questionmark]

wow that was beautiful. for sale, never used, baby shoes.

[adamatiyeh]

Google/YouTube the people champ Adam Atiyeh