Why are we so easily persuaded by charisma? In this episode, historian and writer Molly Worthen talks about the strange, magnetic force we call charisma and why it’s having such a moment right now. 

 

Why aren’t facts more persuasive? 

 

When does inspiration slide into manipulation? 

 

How do you know when a story is moving  you or using you? 

 

This isn’t about charm or “rizz.” It’s about storytelling, certainty, and the deep human need to feel part of something bigger.

 

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Why are we so easily persuaded by charisma? In this episode, historian and writer Molly Worthen talks about the strange, magnetic force we call charisma and why it&rsquo;s having such a moment right now.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Why aren&rsquo;t facts more persuasive?&nbsp;
&nbsp;
When does inspiration slide into manipulation?&nbsp;
&nbsp;
How do you know when a story is moving&nbsp; you or using you?&nbsp;
&nbsp;
This isn&rsquo;t about charm or &ldquo;rizz.&rdquo; It&rsquo;s about storytelling, certainty, and the deep human need to feel part of something bigger.
&nbsp;
Exclusive Deals for our listeners &ndash;
&nbsp;
Head to <a href="http://marleyspoon.com/ALIVE">MarleySpoon.com/ALIVE</a> for up to 25 FREE meals!
&nbsp;
Go to <a href="http://quince.com/alive">quince.com/alive</a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
&nbsp;
Go to this exclusive web address right now to try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE: <a href="http://ziprecruiter.com/alive">ziprecruiter.com/alive</a>.
You can follow Steve Burns <a href="https://www.instagram.com/steveburnsalive">@steveburnsalive</a> on Instagram.
Watch full episodes of Alive on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/steveburns">YouTube</a>.
Stay up to date with Lemonada on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
If you haven&rsquo;t yet, now is a great time to subscribe to Lemonada Premium. You&rsquo;ll get ad-free episodes and bonus content from Steve. Just hit the 'subscribe' button on Apple Podcasts, or, for all other podcast apps head to <a href="http://lemonadapremium.com/">lemonadapremium.com</a> to subscribe.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: <a href="http://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors">lemonadamedia.com/sponsors</a>

There are a thousand podcasts you can listen to. This one listens back.

Alive with Steve Burns continues the conversation you began all those years ago. Back then it was letters and numbers and graham crackers. Now it’s death, sex, taxes, and all the big, messy questions of being alive. Why does money stress us out? Is the American dream dead? What’s the future of truth?

Each week, a new guest drops by Steve’s window for a genuine and respectful dialogue between two people just trying to figure it out, together.

Funny, tender, and just a little weird, this show invites you to sit down and think with Steve once again and wonder… what it really means to be Alive.

Alive with Steve Burns premieres September 17. New episodes every Wednesday wherever you get podcasts, and full video at www.youtube.com/@AlivewithSteveBurns

There are a thousand podcasts you can listen to. This one listens back.
Alive with Steve Burns continues the conversation you began all those years ago. Back then it&nbsp;was letters and numbers and graham crackers. Now it&rsquo;s death, sex, taxes, and all the big, messy questions of being alive. Why does money stress us out? Is the American dream dead? What&rsquo;s the future of truth?
Each week, a new guest drops by Steve&rsquo;s window for a genuine and respectful dialogue between two people just trying to figure it out, together.
Funny, tender, and just a little weird, this show invites you to sit down and think with Steve once&nbsp;again and wonder&hellip; what it really means to be Alive.
Alive with Steve Burns premieres September 17. New episodes every Wednesday wherever you get podcasts, and full video at<a href="http://www.youtube.com/@AlivewithSteveBurns"> www.youtube.com/@AlivewithSteveBurns</a>