M/22/EU Developer, Investor. Interested in psychology (pathological lying and its patterns), mainly I focus on algorithm development. Made $100k by 17, stopped.
Most would say it’s because these emotional triggers are being pushed. To a certain degree, yes.
My opinion, because we love to get the approval of others and like to engage in discussions that not only appeal to our interests, but also are said “just like we would say it”.
Today I agreed to meet someone who’s, unfortunately, no longer my “buddy” about his startup. He asked for money.
Surely enough, I agreed on listening, reassuring him that I’ll be open, so we discussed. It went well, then I said no.