"manipulation is the core of our social interaction''

I believe that the quote "manipulation is the core of our social interaction'' is very accurate at portraying how our society is run. Politics, Lawyers even restaurants try to manipulate you through advertisements. It doesn't stop there though, every day you and your friends try to manipulate  each other to make you or your friends think who is the funniest, coolest, best looking etc.. Everyone is doing it. Even now i am trying to manipulate you into believing that "manipulation is the core of our social interaction''. Just something to think about I suppose.

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