from The Center for Empirical Philosophy and Behavioral Insights
The Center for Empirical Philosophy and Behavioral Insights (CEPBI) is comprised of a group of researchers interested in the intersection of philosophy and behavioral science. More information can be found at http://www.cepbi.org/
We invite you to explore this intersection at our last 2025 online tandem talk titled “Strings Attached? Why We Fall for and Resist Manipulation” with behavioral scientist Cass Sunstein (Harvard University) and philosopher Robert Noggle (Central Michigan University).
The online talk will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM PT.
About the talk:
In recent years, manipulation has emerged as one of the most contested notions in the study of human behavior. From nudging to deception, from persuasion to autonomy, it encapsulates enduring tensions between influence and freedom. In this session, we will examine why individuals are vulnerable to certain forms of influence, how manipulation diverges from legitimate persuasion, and what this reveals about the nature of human autonomy in an age of behavioral influence. We invite you to join a reflective dialogue at the intersection of moral philosophy and behavioral science.
You can join by Zoom on November 19th here: https://lmu-munich.zoom-x.de/j/68145813918?pwd=bgmmWJbZaqUSsof2lMBy7dVj35wz05.1