One Year, Zero Lies - The Hardcore Path To Joy (ft. Martha Beck)
Dropping In With Charlie Houpert
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Conformity Distorts Perception
Experiments demonstrate that individuals often conform to group opinions, even when they contradict their own observations. When presented with misleading cues from collaborators, many people chose to align their perceptions with the group's consensus instead of trusting their own judgment. Over repeated trials, this led to a troubling distortion where participants began to perceive the incorrectly labeled lines as per the group's view rather than their own. This underscores a profound human tendency toward seeking social acceptance, highlighting the power of group influence on personal perception and belief.
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