Jocko Podcast Jocko Underground: The Trickery and Power of Group Influence. Moving Out of California? Telling White Lies. Helping Others Through Burnout
Apr 30, 2021
Discover the fascinating Asch Experiment, which reveals how group dynamics can lead people to conform, even against their better judgment. Explore the dilemma of moving out of California for better business opportunities and hear tips for starting Jiu Jitsu at 56. Gain insights into supporting a friend through burnout and the ethics of telling white lies on a Marine application. Plus, ponder whether to chase a football career after being cut from college—a journey of resilience and self-discovery!
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The Asch Conformity Experiment
- The Asch Experiment tested conformity by having actors give wrong answers to a simple line-matching test.
- A significant percentage of subjects conformed to the group's incorrect answer, even when the correct answer was obvious.
Disguising Experiments and Conformity
- Disguising experiments is often necessary because awareness of manipulation changes behavior.
- People prioritize aligning with the group, so their behavior shifts when they know they're being observed.
Reasons for Conformity
- In the Asch Experiment, subjects conformed for two main reasons: wanting to be normal (normative influence)
- and trusting the group's judgment.