The difference between persuasion and manipulation is largely subjective.
If you’re trying to convince a child to wash their hands, does that count as manipulation? You’re essentially trying to persuade someone to do something they don’t want to do. Sure, the intention isn’t malicious, but the methods are clearly manipulative.
Manipulation is coercing someone to do something they wouldn’t normally do, but it’s for YOUR selfish benefit, not theirs.
Educating someone to do something that they wouldn’t have otherwise done, is for THEIR OWN benefit & health & future prosperity.
I think so, but its the difference between terrorist and freedom fighter. Same thing really just depends who’s side youre on.
If you consider education to be manipulation then sure
It could be, but then it would mean manipulation is not always bad thing.
