YANSS 279 - Pluralistic Ignorance (rebroadcast)
You Are Not So Smart
Visibility Influence on Beliefs
The visibility of certain behaviors or beliefs can lead to overestimation of their prevalence, contributing to pluralistic ignorance. Examples like alcohol consumption on college campuses, opposition to racial integration in the 50s and 60s, and opposition to the Vietnam War show how visible groups can skew perceptions. Minorities aiming to influence public opinion may deliberately seek visibility to create pluralistic ignorance and gain a foothold in mainstream beliefs.
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