Rhetoric and Power: The Dark Side of Persuasion


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  Conspiracy (2022 - 08 - 14)George
"Psychologists are trying to determine why otherwise rational individuals can make the leap from “prudent paranoia” to illogical conspiracy theories"

  Charisma (2022 - 07 - 30)Maicey
In this video, the charisma of famed Black lawyer Johnnie Cochran is on full display during the closing arguments in the O.J. Simpson trial. Cochran was a influential high profile lawyer who specialized working with poor and working class citizens within the racist justice system. When he represented wealthy and famous football player O.J Simpson, he continued to utilize his charisma to showcase Simpson as an oppressed and targeted man in the system despite the mountain of evidence. If the glove doesn't fit, you must acquit.