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The me of right now and the me that has put his hand on a hot stove are different, but nevertheless I keep my hand off the stove. Another person might place my hand on the stove and when I tell them it burns they might continue to believe it is for my own good.

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Two different cognitive biases that color people's view of issues are an easier identification with individuals than with masses and a stronger sentiment stirred by pictures rather than words. A third bias is a built-in preference for narrative over statistics.

All three biases are on display here, thus proving that slimy techniques can be deployed for good causes as easily as for evil ones.

Bias-harnessing = Jedi Mind tricks

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