YANSS 279 - Pluralistic Ignorance (rebroadcast)
You Are Not So Smart
False Enforcement and Challenging Norms
This chapter discusses the phenomenon of false enforcement, where individuals conform to and enforce norms they privately disagree with. It explores the reasons behind this behavior and provides examples from different contexts such as academia and gender roles. It also highlights the heroic and tragic story of Christine Miller who spoke out against norms, and mentions an experiment designed to further explore the aftermath of her actions.
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