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19 Mar 2026 · 1 h 56 min

Books from Chase Hughes

“Manipulation Expert: How To Influence Anyone & Make Them Do Exactly What You Want! - Chase Hughes”

4 books mentioned

  1. Cover of The Behavior Operations Manual
    Guest's book

    The Behavior Operations Manual

    by Chase Hughes

    Episode description · on 2 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  2. Guest's book

    Tongue

    by Chase Hughes

    Episode description

    Buy on Amazon
  3. Cover of Indistractable
    Mentioned

    Indistractable

    by Nir Eyal

    Steven Bartlett · ~00:34:30 · on 8 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  4. Cover of Obedience to Authority
    Mentioned

    Obedience to Authority

    by Stanley Milgram

    Chase Hughes · ~00:56:46

    Buy on Amazon

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The conversation

Chase Hughes, a former US Navy Chief and behavior expert, discusses psychological manipulation and influence. The episode covers his PCP model of persuasion, behavioral profiling, and how social media and AI shape identity. He also explores interrogation techniques and the importance of human connection.

Talking points

  • PCP model of influence
  • Micro-compliance and pre-commitment
  • Childhood development triangle
  • Behavioral profiling techniques
  • Hero's journey in persuasion
  • Time-distance problem in interrogation
  • DMT and perception shifts
  • Human connection in an AI world