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ORIGINAL: MadRabbit
I recommended "Beyond Freedom and Dignity" by B.F. Skinner in another thread about punishment and also recommend it if you want a really good case on how we are manipulated and controlled on an everyday basis but arent aware of it.

I think the reason why manipulation gets shown in such a negative light all the time is because of man's beleif (or desire to believe) that he/she cannot be controlled.