Collective Illusions
Human beings are wired for conformity, often leading to groupthink where individuals suppress their true opinions to fit in. This can create collective illusions—social lies where people mistakenly believe a majority opinion exists when it doesn't. The brain relies on vocal dominance to gauge consensus, which can mislead individuals into conforming to fringe views, ultimately shaping a reality that few actually support.In this clip
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