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Social Trust, Self-Silencing, and the Future of America

Lost Debate

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The Cost of Silence: Social Pressures on Expression

This chapter examines a pivotal study on how social pressures influence individuals' willingness to share their true opinions. It reveals alarming statistics on self-silencing in American society, highlighting a widespread fear of offending others and a significant gap between private beliefs and public expressions. Furthermore, the discussion underscores the implications of anonymity in understanding societal trust and the overarching issues impacting democratic governance.

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