Theory of mind: What chess and drug dealers can teach you about manipulation

Theory of mind: What chess and drug dealers can teach you about manipulation

The greatest tacticians are those who think ahead. Chess grandmasters, famous generals, great world leaders, and mafia dons all share one skill: They are all many more steps ahead than their rivals. We each have the ability to think ahead. In fact, it’s hard to imagine a functioning human who didn’t think ahead at least some of the time. You’ve probably planned what to do tonight, and you likely know the route you’re going to take to get home. T…