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How to Talk to People: ‘Everyone Used to be Nicer,’ And Other Persistent Myths

How to Age Up

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People's perception of the world is heavily influenced by the change in their worldview over time

Trust in institutions has declined over time, but claims of a decline in interpersonal trust are exaggerated. Richard Ibach's research suggests that people believe the world has become more dangerous, particularly parents who associate this change with the birth of their first child. This implies that their perception of the world shifted due to the need to protect their child, making them more aware of potential dangers.

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