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The Social Maze: Unraveling the Surprising Ways We’re Influenced by Others

Ever catch yourself mirroring a friend’s slang or changing your opinion after a heated group debate? We’ve all experienced those moments where we wonder, “Why did I do that?” Turns out, there’s a whole field of psychology dedicated to unraveling the intricate ways we’re influenced by those around us. Elliot Aronson’s “The Social Animal” takes […]
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Your Bad Taste Is Not Your Fault (From Kitsch to Cool)

How Society Decides What’s Trendy and What’s Not We’ve all experienced that uncomfortable sting of judgment when someone scoffs at our “questionable” choices. Perhaps your beloved kitsch garden gnome collection raised eyebrows, or your guilty pleasure playlist of 80s hair metal bands elicited a groan. These seemingly harmless preferences can become unexpected battlegrounds, where the […]
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