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Resistance Creates Desire - cover

Resistance Creates Desire

Gideon Fairchild

Translator A AI

Publisher: Publifye

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"Resistance Creates Desire" explores why obstacles and limitations often amplify our longing and motivation. It examines the counterintuitive ways scarcity, prohibition, and difficulty enhance appeal, rooted in our psychological makeup. Delving into principles like scarcity (a cornerstone of behavioral economics), psychological reactance (our resistance to controlled freedom), and the forbidden fruit effect, the book reveals how these drive our decisions in unexpected ways. For example, limited-time offers in marketing leverage scarcity to boost consumer behavior, while censorship can inadvertently increase interest in the banned material. The book uniquely synthesizes insights from psychology and economics to provide a holistic understanding of resistance-driven desire. Beginning with core concepts supported by research, subsequent sections use real-world examples and case studies to demonstrate how these principles operate in diverse contexts. The narrative progresses from analyzing classic experiments to exploring practical implications, equipping readers with tools to critically evaluate manipulative strategies and understand their own motivations. This interdisciplinary approach offers a fresh perspective on human motivation and decision-making.
Available since: 02/27/2025.
Print length: 82 pages.

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