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Funny to see this here. For anyone wondering: Although most people find the theory to be intuitively sensible, it is hard to test empirically due to its micro-
by uniqueuid 3y ago
Funny to see this here.
For anyone wondering: Although most people find the theory to be intuitively sensible, it is hard to test empirically due to its micro-macro links (individuals to society). So far, there are no conclusive studies showing that the phenomenon exists robustly.
Some notable criticisms include the complete omission of interpersonal and group influences and the assumption that people behave privately (e.g. in the voting booth) as if they were judged in a social setting.
So, really fascinating and useful, but nothing to base your system of belief on.
- derbOac 3y agoI can see how it would be difficult to evaluate empirically well. On the other hand, this describes my experience in one workplace extremely well over a period of extreme change. Even there, it was accompanied by changes in personnel but it described the process very well, and so I'm convinced it happens in certain settings at certain scales of social dynamics. I'm not sure why it was posted on HN but it resonated with me. It seems not uncommon to see posts here pertaining to management and group dynamics people might want to be aware of, for whatever reason.