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Why We Go Along with Things We Don’t Like (Sunita Sah, PhD)

Jan 23, 2025
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Dr. Sunita Sah
Sunita Sah, a trained physician and Cornell University professor, dives into the psychology behind compliance and defiance. She explores why we often go along with uncomfortable situations and the importance of asserting our own values. Listeners learn about 'insinuation anxiety', the significance of taking a pause in decision-making, and the historical context of courageous defiance. Through insightful anecdotes, she encourages embracing defiance as a means of self-protection and integrity in the face of societal pressures.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
The Power of Defiance
02:02 • 14min
3
The Psychology of Conformity and Responsibility
15:36 • 5min
4
The Power of the Pause
20:49 • 8min
5
Navigating Insinuation Anxiety and Interpersonal Dynamics
28:19 • 5min
6
Navigating Values Amid Social Pressures
33:37 • 10min
7
Courage and Metabolism: A Double Perspective
43:21 • 7min
8
The Costs of Defiance and Compliance
50:04 • 2min
9
The Nuances of Intuition and Decision-Making
52:07 • 4min