524: Nicholas Christakis | Pandemic Impacts and Contagious Behavior
The Jordan Harbinger Show
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The Influence of Social Norms on Behavior
This chapter explores how unconscious processes related to body image and societal expectations can spread unhealthy behaviors akin to contagions. It discusses experiments that illustrate the impact of social influence on health practices and mental well-being, including cultural syndromes and the dynamics behind financial and health-related choices. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of awareness and activism in addressing issues like child trafficking, urging listeners to consider the societal implications of their behaviors.
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