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The Good Fight
Timur Kuran on Why We Lie About Our Beliefs
Aug 24, 2024
Timur Kuran, a Professor of Economics and Political Science at Duke University, discusses the profound impact of preference falsification on societal beliefs and political revolutions. He explains how social pressures often lead people to conceal their true thoughts, which can make revolutions unpredictable. The conversation also delves into the dynamics of journalism and the challenges journalists face when breaking taboos. Kuran emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals to express their beliefs truthfully, contributing to healthier political discourse.
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- Preference falsification can obscure true political beliefs, complicating predictions of revolutions and societal change across various regimes.
- The self-immolation of Tunisian vendor Mohamed Bouazizi exemplifies how individual tragedies can catalyze unpredictable collective political movements.
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The Catalyst for Political Upheaval
The self-immolation of the Tunisian street vendor, Mohamed Bouazizi, ignited the Arab Spring, highlighting how a single event can catalyze mass movements. Prior isolated instances of self-immolation failed to spark similar uprisings, which underscores the unpredictable nature of political revolutions. The viral nature of Bouazizi's act resonated deeply with the populace, turning an individual tragedy into a collective political response. This phenomenon illustrates the challenge of forecasting revolutions, as the precise triggering factors often remain elusive until they unfold.
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