Accident Quote by Barry Eisler
““Naomi, you think this is all an accident? It’s a science. There are people out there who are experts at getting others to do tomorrow what was unthinkable today.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkest Minds by Barry Eisler, 2015
Manipulation can turn the impossible into the expected by exploiting expertise and influence.
In simple terms: Experts can make the unthinkable seem normal.
Key Takeaway
Beware of those who claim scientific inevitability.
Themes
manipulation
influence
science
ethics
Mood
cautious
critical
skeptical
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- marketing strategies
- corporate lobbying
- public persuasion
Key Concepts
social engineering
psychology
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern genuine expertise from manipulation?
- What safeguards can limit undue influence?
A Different Perspective
The claim may overstate the role of science, ignoring randomness.
