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#900 Cailin O'Connor: Game Theory, Science, and Misinformation in the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The Influence of Social Pressures in Science

This chapter explores the impact of social pressures on scientists and the concept of conformity in the field of science. It discusses how scientists are influenced by human biases and social tendencies, and the implications of conformity on learning and decision-making. The chapter also delves into the challenges faced by researchers in pursuing unconventional projects and the importance of diversity and different perspectives in scientific communities.

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