there was a book by neil strauss all about pickup artists. one part of it about naturalistic programming and one famous pickup artist who manipulated people into falling in love with him so he could hook up with a bunch of ladies. i am sure it worked for the president on the campaign trail, influencing voter decisions, but there is a difference between campaigning and creating policy that will directly affect people's lives , capitalizing on rational ignorance. >> you have to be careful of what you put in their hands. i don't think there's any reason to think that policymakers no what is best for us. how often do you want to let them be wrong? if the government is doing the things we set it out to do, you do not have to be concerned. >> absolutely. there are plenty of ways to correct those actions, and it takes a dim view of human behavior. people are so stupid are corrupt they need government to make every decision for them, that basically says you think human beings are despicable. >> you should think, what does the government think about m