>
> But it expresses itself in other ways. Everybody
> still wants their own way; their own happiness,
> but not at the expense of breaking those
> unwritten rules and being looked down on by
> society. So instead we manipulate. Maybe with
> subtlety; maybe we don't even realize we're
> doing it, but we find methods to coerce others
> into doing what we want.

> Is manipulation always wrong? Could it not be
> used for good purpose? I don't know... it
> seems to me that the whole concept of it is for
> personal gain. >

> Of course I'm not so cynical as to think that
> everyone tries to manipulate those around
> them all the time. In fact I believe that most of
> it is done unconsciously, and I do believe that
> there are people around who are
> characterized more by their selflessness than
> their selfishness. I wish I were one of them.
>
> Grishny

I thought this was an especialy interesting for you to post because If I recall correctly, you are a graphic artist who creates print ads, yes? --and in some ways advertisement is the ultimate form of manipulation. So I am wondering how (or if) you think your job has influenced your thoughts on this subject, you being in the business of manipulation, so to speak.


I also wonder if we are more easily manipulated than we used to be, since advertising is down to a science now--or if we are less easily manipulated because we are jaded from over-saturation?


koala"just wondering"mom