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Intentional Insights

Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is the author of The Truth-Seeker’s Handbook: A Science-Based Guide and is currently writing The Alternative to Alternative Facts: Fighting Post-Truth Politics with Behavioral Science. He was a professor of history at Ohio State University and President of the nonprofit Intentional Insights.

  • Aug 23, 2018

    When Truth Isn’t Truth

    by Intentional Insights

    Rudy Giuliani manipulates us using psychological tactics from climate change deniers and tobacco lobbyists.
  • Jan 20, 2018

    Winning At Life…By Not Losing

    by Intentional Insights

    After hearing several references to a 1973 book called Extraordinary Tennis for the Ordinary Player by Simon Ramo, I decided to give it a read. I was wowed! It’s not because I used it to improve my game. In fact, you might be surprised to learn that I don’t play tennis, and I don’t plan to start because I read the book. What compelled and excited me was the bigger lesson conveyed by the book.


  • Oct 31, 2017

    The Behavioral Science of Political Deception in the 2016 Election

    by Intentional Insights

    How did Donald Trump win, when he used so many misleading statements and outright deceptions? Couldn’t people see through them? As an expert in brain science, I want to share why his followers fell for his lies and what can be done to address this situation in the future.