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102: Chase Hughes | Why Authority Is More Influential Than Skill

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Five Things That Our Brains Are Looking For

The brain is constantly scanning for authority figures or people to follow in a crowd./nThere are five traits that the brain looks for in order to be compliant with a person or a crowd: movement, appearance, confidence, connection, and an internalized feeling./nWhen observing a bystander effect example, the brain first notices someone breaking away from the normal social movement and approaching the situation./nThe brain also pays attention to the person's appearance, including their clothing and how they walk./nConfidence plays a crucial role in determining compliance, as the brain looks for signs of certainty and confidence in the individual's actions./nEstablishing a connection with others is another factor that influences compliance./nThese traits are important in assessing obedience or non-obedience in the brain.

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