Brilliant but Unethical Life Hacks For Those With the Courage to Try Them

In a curious blend of psychology and digital marketplace manipulation, a teacher orchestrated an eBay bidding war that would make Sun Tzu nod in approval. Leverage the classroom’s collective power to inflate the perceived value of an item, tapping into the psychological phenomenon known as social proof.

This clever ruse, while financially fruitful, also served as a live lesson in influence and persuasion—demonstrating how perceived interest can drive actual value. As for the unsuspecting bidder, it could serve as a cautionary tale in the value of skepticism.