Nudge

#80: You have more influence than you think

Apr 25, 2022

In this engaging discussion, Professor Vanessa Bohns, an expert in social influence from Cornell University, reveals the surprising ways we underestimate our own impact. She tackles the 'liking gap,' explaining how we often think others don’t like us as much as they actually do. Bohns shares insights on how our beliefs shift based on our audience and highlights the innate influence we possess in social settings. Tune in for a fresh perspective that will change how you view your own social interactions!

26:15

Episode guests

Vanessa Bohns

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Understanding Influence and Intuitions

00:58

The Flaw in Social Comparison

01:23

Intro

2min

Invisible Influence

10min

Bridging the Liking Gap

9min

The Power of Audience Influence on Beliefs

2min

Embracing Social Connections: The Power of Influence

3min

When you think of influence you probably think of Beyonce, Ronaldo, or Obama. But you don’t think about yourself. In today’s show, Professor Vanessa Bohns talks about the influence you already have. She explains why we underestimate how many people like our company, why we overestimate how social our friends are, and how we change our views depending on who we’re talking to. Tune in and I guarantee you’ll learn something surprising about yourself.

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