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#1287 Eric Jorgenson | Balaji Srinivasan’s Big Ideas on Bitcoin, Tech & Media

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The Influence of Social Consensus on Belief Formation

People's beliefs are influenced by the perception of others' intelligence and critical thinking skills. This perception often leads to the tendency to view the 'average' person as less intelligent. This mindset is prevalent across various groups and ideologies. Additionally, human nature inclines individuals to consider social consensus as truth, indicating a natural inclination to align with prevailing beliefs.

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