Dangers of Conformity™

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Do you really know why people conform?

Conformity refers to adjusting one’s thoughts, beliefs, or behaviours to align with those of a group or society.

Here are some common reasons why people conform: 🧵

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“It is the chiefest point of happiness that a man is willing to be what he is.”

— Desiderius Erasmus

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“It is easy in the world to live after the world’s opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

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“Heresies are experiments in man’s unsatisfied search for truth.”

— H. G. Wells

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Education x Conformity 📚

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“Individuality realized is the supreme attainment of the human soul, the master-master’s work of art. Individuality is sacred.”

— Frank Lloyd Wright

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“Taking into account the public's regrettable lack of taste, it is incumbent upon you not to fit in.”

— Janeane Garofalo

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“We sometimes take photos (or record a video) so that we can later see what was happening while we were busy taking photos (or recording a video).”

— @Mokokoma Mokhonoana

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A mirror for those who conform mindlessly 🐑

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“Individuality realized is the supreme attainment of the human soul, the master-master’s work of art. Individuality is sacred.”

— Frank Lloyd Wright

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“It is a blessed thing that in every age some one has had the individuality enough and courage enough to stand by his own convictions.”

— Robert Green Ingersoll

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5 Terrible Mistakes Responsible for People Not Being Themselves.

Avoid these common mistakes to live a more authentic and fulfilling life: 🧵

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… weaknesses.

Without self-awareness, it’s challenging to be true to oneself, as they may not fully grasp who they are or what they genuinely want from life.