Why We Believe What Everyone Else Believes
Editorial summary
A film about social proof and herd mentality: how the need to belong shapes opinions, and how feeds and information bubbles amplify the pull of the crowd.
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Key takeaways
- Belonging and fear of rejection influence what we believe.
- Information bubbles can strengthen group agreement.
- Independent thinking is something that can be practiced.
A question to take with you
Name a belief you hold mainly because the people around you hold it. How would you test it?