Learn the fundamentals of social engineering and human hacking in this 50-minute conference talk from BSides Philly 2016. Explore key principles, dangers, and advanced techniques such as method acting and industrial espionage. Discover how attraction and trust play crucial roles in manipulation, and understand Boyd's OODA loop. Gain insights into "healing" pain, potential pitfalls, and the concept of honeypots. Delve into the realization that our world is not a meritocracy and how this knowledge can be leveraged in social engineering practices.