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Feedback And Other's People's Opinions
- Other people's opinions and feedback play a larger role than factual proof in debunking the existing thought patterns, beliefs and opinions of an individual.
- While trying to tell right from wrong, like a multiple choice question, what other people are choosing plays an important role in the final choice.
- Being an expert in a particular field also has the reverse effect, as one is less inclined to learn anything new, preferring the safety and comfort of the existing set of knowledge.
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