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The Rhetoric of Authority

Module 3: Ethical Persuasion in an Age of Deepfakes
3 Lessons

Navigating the boundary between legitimate persuasion and psychological manipulation in a low-trust digital ecosystem.

Ethical Persuasion in an Age of Deepfakes

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Strategic Rhetoric versus Psychological Manipulation

You will understand how ethical speakers distinguish between legitimate persuasive technique and the deliberate distortion of truth or exploitation of cognitive vulnerability.

25 min
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Cognitive Load and Emotional Authenticity in Persuasion

You will understand how ethical speakers protect listeners from information overload and emotional manipulation by designing clarity and genuine connection into their persuasive work.

25 min
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3

Trust Over Time: The Long Game of Persuasion

You will understand why speakers who prioritise long-term credibility over immediate rhetorical advantage build audiences that resist manipulation and remain loyal through doubt.

25 min
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Critical Questions