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#747 - Eric Weinstein - Why Does The Modern World Make No Sense?
Modern Wisdom
Questioning Truth Reveals Social Dynamics
Milgram questions illustrate how social penalties for unflattering responses often outweigh truth-telling, leading to unreliable answers even from friends. They resemble rhetorical traps where acceptable responses confirm negative assumptions, exemplified by questions like 'When did you stop beating your wife?' In societal contexts, unacceptable answers incur greater punishment than rewards for honesty, reflecting a chilling effect on speech. As a result, people may conform outwardly while suppressing genuine thoughts, creating an illusion of coordination among groups. This phenomenon is reminiscent of the Asch experiment, highlighting that societal pressures can significantly distort sincere communication. Ultimately, understanding these dynamics reveals why truth can be difficult to convey in social interactions.
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