by Don AllenI can assure you that no true socio is an empty shell. We use our intelligence to control and manipulate for our own goals and amusement.
Well, that's wonderful news then. I'm not an empty, surperficial shell after all...
In all seriousness though...
We all learn to control and manipulate people the moment we're born. A simple cry from a baby has it's parents feeding it, comforting it and taking care of it's needs. Another cry and it gets what it wants again. So, what makes you think that controlling and manipulating people gives you anymore substance than a crying baby?