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What does it mean?
The speaker admits a goal of exploiting human weaknesses rather than improving them.
In plain terms
Use people's flaws to lead.
What can you take from it?
Manipulation relies on human flaws.

Where it applies

  • leadership
  • negotiation

Putting it to work

  • analyzing Machiavellianism

Questions to consider

  • Is exploiting flaws effective leadership?
  • What ethics govern influence?

Another view

It denies the ethical value of self-improvement.

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