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Gaslighting is a common manipulation tactic used to distort reality from "summary" of Mind Hacking - Mental Manipulation and Dark Psychology by KEVIN J. ALLEN
Gaslighting is a manipulation tactic that is frequently employed by individuals to twist and distort reality. This insidious strategy is designed to make the victim question their own perceptions, memories, and sanity. It is a form of psychological abuse that can have devastating effects on the victim's mental and emotional well-being. The term "gaslighting" originated from the play and film Gaslight, in which a husband manipulates his wife into believing that she is going insane by dimming the gaslights in their home and then denying that he has done so. In essence, gaslighting involves the perpetrator denying the victim's reality and making them doubt their own thoughts and feelings. Gaslighting can take many forms, from blatant lies and denial of events to more subtle tactics such as trivializing the victim's emotions or experiences. The goal of gaslighting is to exert control over the v...
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