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Timur Kuran on Why We Lie About Our Beliefs

The Good Fight

Unmasking Beliefs: The Dynamics of Preference Falsification

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This chapter explores the phenomenon of preference falsification within authoritarian regimes, focusing on why individuals conceal their true beliefs and the societal impacts of expressing them. It underscores the unpredictability of political revolutions and the interplay between individual courage and social conditions that can lead to transformative change. By analyzing historical examples and debates on the origins of revolutions, it highlights the significance of both structural factors and social dynamics in shaping collective action.

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