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The Importance of a Near Miss: Sarah Lewis (Harvard)

Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz

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Conformity Experiment by Solomon Ash

Solomon Ash conducted an experiment highlighting how individuals conform to group pressure. When subjects were asked a simple question in private, they almost always answered correctly. However, when placed in a group where others intentionally gave wrong answers, the subjects' accuracy dropped significantly, showcasing the power of social conformity.

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