Conformity and Trust
Mary faced significant resistance upon introducing variolation to England, largely due to the prevailing conformist bias among physicians who were unwilling to challenge their social norms. The foreign origin of the idea, coupled with its association with women, further diminished its credibility. Trust plays a crucial role in belief formation, as people are more likely to accept ideas from those who share their backgrounds and values.In this clip
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