Because of my moral compass I struggle with quite a few of the laws of power (i.e get others to do the work but take credit, pose as a friend work as a spy etc), which if any of the laws would or do you struggle with most?
Hi Robert, I'm curious if you have any advice for my situation in the labour market (albeit in Australia, but presumably it's the same over there). I'm great at resumes, I'm great at CLs, I'm great at psychometric assessments, but I've failed every single interview I get, despite practising every interview technique in the book. How do I manipulate HR ladies into giving me the job?
In your works on power, war strategy, seduction, and human nature, you outline recurring patterns in how groups pursue influence. How would you analyze contemporary movements such as 'woke' culture and Islam through the lens of these laws? In particular, do you see parallels with historical movements such as communism in using constructed claims of victimhood and moral arguments to gain legitimacy and consolidate power?
Critiques of your books have suggested you’re teaching people to be coldly manipulative, others have praised you for teaching people how to survive the harsh realities of human nature. What do you say?
Kindly ask Konstantin Kisin why he does not refund payment for cancelled subscriptions. Unethical business practices are not what I would expect from Mr. Kisin.
What extent can confidence compensate for the lack of talent? Is there good reason to believe the stories about the rhetorical skills of Julius Ceasar, who is purported to have bent the will of people who held him hostage, just from his charisma and speaking ability?
Suppose someone today wants to build a Greene‑style historical ‘brain’ but starting from zero. What small daily practice—concrete, measurable—would you tell them to do so that in ten years they have the kind of index you do?
Your perspective that human development involves overcoming some resistance and friction resonates with me (as Positive Psychologist). One of the effects of the developments in AI is that our life has less and less friction. How can we avoid falling into the trap of a AI-supported life without friction without rejecting AI?
Ovid fell foul of Augustus Caesar's decree "leges Juliae", a decree calling for moral rectitude amongst the elites of Rome in his tome Ars Amatoria. Do we need Ovid's avocations or Octavian's morality for today's decaying West?
Broadly speaking, how much out of ten true is the statement "its not what they say its what they do", whether women in relationships or politicians is it different?
My question isn't for Robert Greene, it's directed to fellow Trig subscribers and to Trig management (assuming they pay any attention to these email threads).
I've been a Trig subscriber for several years. My understanding of internet subscription is, perhaps, old fashioned, but, from my point of view, when you subscribe you don't receive advertisements. Now Trig is advertising a product or service within each email it sends to subscribers about upcoming guests.
My question to fellow subscribers is do you think this new advertising trend on Trig is reasonable? Am I just old fashioned in thinking it's unreasonable? Do you think Trig is becoming just another commercial internet show where the guests are little more than an excuse to host advertisers?
Might just be a necessary evil - it doesn’t bother me too much - the adverts aren’t too big. If they didn’t post the adverts maybe they would charge a bigger sub fee!
Hi John, the same has crossed my mind but to give them their due after years of hard work i dont begrudge them taking a few quid for an endorsement, i gloss over the "sponsor" just as i used to ignore the adverts in the papers.
After the various sponsors over the years mind i cant believe they have a stash of gold/ridge wallet/monthly counselling and drink green milkshakes every day etc, they know its for cash, we know its for cash, its a necessary evil. If it means more money to take them and two assisitants (or whatever, baggage for cameras) to the usa for a 5 week tour every few months then fine. Its like everything, it will run its course so they best make hay while the sun shines.
I do trust them to be selective and not say advertise one item/business that has a caveat "not to mention x or y" otherwise its the same as CNN and the credibility will go out of the window in five mins. Trust is hard won, i think they know this.
I think they should do another tier of sub where you can pick your donation - say between 5 and 40 a month that you can tailor to your own budget in return for an ad free experience.
I notice youtube mid roll ads seem to be increasing maybe to get people to sign up, but with so many podcasts, cable companies or "consumer media signups" for want of a better description the personal viewer only has so much spare cash a month, i started the sub to trig a few years ago after sending tim pool ten dollars a month for a few years until he got established, i though these guys deserved it more. I gave Sargon 5 a monthon patreon until he was cancelled, i dont sub to lotus eaters but have bought a couple of mugs!
Trig is the only one i still appreciate the views even on the (not many ) occasions i dont really see stuff their way, or not like a guest.If they are ever in doubt about anything they just need to ask Douglas Murray!
Because of my moral compass I struggle with quite a few of the laws of power (i.e get others to do the work but take credit, pose as a friend work as a spy etc), which if any of the laws would or do you struggle with most?
If you had to add new or amend existing laws from the 48 what changes would you make?
Hi Robert, I'm curious if you have any advice for my situation in the labour market (albeit in Australia, but presumably it's the same over there). I'm great at resumes, I'm great at CLs, I'm great at psychometric assessments, but I've failed every single interview I get, despite practising every interview technique in the book. How do I manipulate HR ladies into giving me the job?
In your works on power, war strategy, seduction, and human nature, you outline recurring patterns in how groups pursue influence. How would you analyze contemporary movements such as 'woke' culture and Islam through the lens of these laws? In particular, do you see parallels with historical movements such as communism in using constructed claims of victimhood and moral arguments to gain legitimacy and consolidate power?
Critiques of your books have suggested you’re teaching people to be coldly manipulative, others have praised you for teaching people how to survive the harsh realities of human nature. What do you say?
Kindly ask Konstantin Kisin why he does not refund payment for cancelled subscriptions. Unethical business practices are not what I would expect from Mr. Kisin.
What extent can confidence compensate for the lack of talent? Is there good reason to believe the stories about the rhetorical skills of Julius Ceasar, who is purported to have bent the will of people who held him hostage, just from his charisma and speaking ability?
Suppose someone today wants to build a Greene‑style historical ‘brain’ but starting from zero. What small daily practice—concrete, measurable—would you tell them to do so that in ten years they have the kind of index you do?
Your perspective that human development involves overcoming some resistance and friction resonates with me (as Positive Psychologist). One of the effects of the developments in AI is that our life has less and less friction. How can we avoid falling into the trap of a AI-supported life without friction without rejecting AI?
Ovid fell foul of Augustus Caesar's decree "leges Juliae", a decree calling for moral rectitude amongst the elites of Rome in his tome Ars Amatoria. Do we need Ovid's avocations or Octavian's morality for today's decaying West?
Do you think society is becoming more aggressive?
When is your new book coming out
Broadly speaking, how much out of ten true is the statement "its not what they say its what they do", whether women in relationships or politicians is it different?
My question isn't for Robert Greene, it's directed to fellow Trig subscribers and to Trig management (assuming they pay any attention to these email threads).
I've been a Trig subscriber for several years. My understanding of internet subscription is, perhaps, old fashioned, but, from my point of view, when you subscribe you don't receive advertisements. Now Trig is advertising a product or service within each email it sends to subscribers about upcoming guests.
My question to fellow subscribers is do you think this new advertising trend on Trig is reasonable? Am I just old fashioned in thinking it's unreasonable? Do you think Trig is becoming just another commercial internet show where the guests are little more than an excuse to host advertisers?
Might just be a necessary evil - it doesn’t bother me too much - the adverts aren’t too big. If they didn’t post the adverts maybe they would charge a bigger sub fee!
Hi John, the same has crossed my mind but to give them their due after years of hard work i dont begrudge them taking a few quid for an endorsement, i gloss over the "sponsor" just as i used to ignore the adverts in the papers.
After the various sponsors over the years mind i cant believe they have a stash of gold/ridge wallet/monthly counselling and drink green milkshakes every day etc, they know its for cash, we know its for cash, its a necessary evil. If it means more money to take them and two assisitants (or whatever, baggage for cameras) to the usa for a 5 week tour every few months then fine. Its like everything, it will run its course so they best make hay while the sun shines.
I do trust them to be selective and not say advertise one item/business that has a caveat "not to mention x or y" otherwise its the same as CNN and the credibility will go out of the window in five mins. Trust is hard won, i think they know this.
I think they should do another tier of sub where you can pick your donation - say between 5 and 40 a month that you can tailor to your own budget in return for an ad free experience.
I notice youtube mid roll ads seem to be increasing maybe to get people to sign up, but with so many podcasts, cable companies or "consumer media signups" for want of a better description the personal viewer only has so much spare cash a month, i started the sub to trig a few years ago after sending tim pool ten dollars a month for a few years until he got established, i though these guys deserved it more. I gave Sargon 5 a monthon patreon until he was cancelled, i dont sub to lotus eaters but have bought a couple of mugs!
Trig is the only one i still appreciate the views even on the (not many ) occasions i dont really see stuff their way, or not like a guest.If they are ever in doubt about anything they just need to ask Douglas Murray!