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Skeptoid #1028: Manipulative Advertising

Skeptoid by Brian Dunning

Feb 17, 202617:47Religion & Spirituality

Advertising wants your attention, not your soul; and it’s not nearly as good at getting either as you might think. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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Skeptoid #1028: Manipulative Advertising is an episode from Skeptoid by Brian Dunning. Advertising wants your attention, not your soul; and it’s not nearly as good at getting either as you might think. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail....

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