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Why did Carnegie used this man the way he did?

It is not clear specific person or situation you are referring to. However, Andrew Carnegie was known to have utilized methods to maximize productivity and efficiency in his steel business, often driving his workers hard to increase profits. This approach was influenced by his belief in an industrial system that emphasized cost-effectiveness and productivity.


What is the List of best books on self help?

Self help books are the best source to change and transform our lives, but I'd recommend you not to go with a huge list of them, as you'd get confused with which one to choose and all. Best source would be Goodreads.com, where you can find reviews about the books you'd like to read. Another thing, if you'd like to buy them online, then I'd prefer Amazon for that, where you can also get a great deal of reviews and help in selecting the one you'd like to read.


Is the casino the Barnum effect?

The answer is both yes and no. If you mean the way PT Barnum defined it, yes. He said that a "sucker" was born every minute. It is usually greed and gullibility that cause people to lose money through gambling and confidence scams. A common scam is to tell you they are doing something illegal that can be used to multiply your money. You may give them $20, and they give you $30. Then you may give them $50 and receive $75. Then they ask you for $500, which you give them, expecting $750 back. But, you never see them again. You may consider going to the police, but then you realize they told you they were doing something illegal and think of yourself as an accomplice, so you avoid reporting it out of fear of going to prison. But the only crime committed is their fraud since they only made up the story about the crime as a ruse, and the "profits of the crime" is actually their own money. So they willingly lose a little up front hoping to pull you in for the big scam. Yes, in the example here, they lose $35, but they gain a total of $465 in profit. However, if you mean the term in the sense that modern psychology defines it, the answer is no. In psychology, the Barnum Effect refers to how gullible people are when reading descriptions of themselves. So you could cook up a fake personality test, give it to a group of people, give everyone the same description, and they would agree it is accurate. Dale Carnegie tried something along this line. He may have mailed out letters congratulating random people on their "recent success" and included either a self-addressed stamped envelopes or a phone number. Most would contact him back asking, "How did you know about that?" So they accepted the congratulations almost unanimously. Nobody claimed he didn't know what he was talking about. So everyone desires to be appreciated.


Why are Russians so dumb and they think they are smart?

It is important to avoid making sweeping generalizations about any group of people. Intelligence is a complex and multifaceted trait that cannot be accurately measured or judged based on nationality. Cultural differences, access to education, and individual experiences all play a role in shaping a person's intelligence and self-perception. It is crucial to approach these topics with empathy, respect, and an understanding of the nuances involved.