Random Persuasion Links
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=121609815
http://www.ted.com/talks/seth_godin_on_the_tribes_we_lead.html
http://www.thisamericanlife.org/sites/all/play_music/play_full.php?play=412 (from 8:30-19:00 minutes)
http://www.ted.com/talks/barry_schwartz_on_the_paradox_of_choice.html
A little crass but the analysis is spot on: 6 brainwashing techniques they're using on you right now