267 - Do Your Own Research - Sedona Chinn
You Are Not So Smart
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The Impact of Authority on Beliefs and Autonomy
The suggestion that any authority figure can see the truth for you can trigger reactance, which is the pushback against perceived threats to one's agency and individuality. People may respond poorly when experts try to impose beliefs that contradict their assumptions, values, beliefs, or social identities.
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