The speaker, Vítor Santos, a specialist in body language, discusses how to detect and prevent manipulation by authoritarian individuals. He explains that these individuals often establish dominance through small, seemingly insignificant actions, such as speaking louder, interrupting, or making requests that escalate into orders. Santos uses the example of a manipulative murderer, Thiago, to illustrate how these behaviors can be used to control others. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing these signs of manipulation and developing skills to detect them in order to avoid being controlled. Santos also notes that these behaviors can occur in various settings, including personal relationships, work, and social interactions.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Vítor Santos is a specialist in body language and a technical expert on facial expressions.
2. Thiago Rocha de Goiânia, also known as the motorcycle killer, murdered over 30 women from 2012 to 2014.
3. Manipulative people often try to establish a principle of authority and superiority over others.
4. They may start by making small, seemingly insignificant requests or actions to assert their dominance.
5. These requests can escalate to more significant demands and eventually become orders.
6. Manipulative people may try to isolate their targets from others to make it easier to manipulate them.
7. They may use tactics such as speaking louder, interrupting, and making unreasonable demands to assert their authority.
8. Manipulative people may try to make their targets feel guilty or wrong for not complying with their requests.
9. They may use body language cues such as facial expressions, tone of voice, and posture to convey their authority and superiority.
10. It is essential to be aware of these tactics and to develop skills to detect and respond to manipulative behavior.