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Imprinting, group think, social needs. Humans are social animals (apes) hardwired to organize into groups for survival and reproduction. There are many reasons people think conforming to an existing environment is favorable to thinking about an environment they are not familiar with.
The omnipresent topic of majority influence is religion. Most people believe in God; the majority. Now observe this clip from Jesus Camp and analyze why Rachel prefers to believe in God. http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=8PXrBQlN9Rw
At the end you will notice positive reinforcement from her father. Now that is a very strong influence. Statistically, if most people are a majority then most people will positively and powerfully influence the people close to them with majority beliefs.
The converse can be true, take for example the racist in American History X
becoming a leader of a hate group because of his slain father's beliefs. The 'majority' changes because of new ideas, ways communication, and their appeal to hardwired emotions. The general contest of ideas has motivations at that most people choose to be part of in a small way.
People generally answer "yes" instead of "no" to something they have no clue about, because they have unconditional positive regard towards the person asking the question. Parents imprint speech patterns into their children the same way other people imprint the tendency to be accommodating and "a team player". Why not? The social power is undeniable for a majority of people.
Its the same as not coming up with original ideas. If the US Senate had 100 unique and uncooperative bills to consider on an issue, then it would take conformity to eventually reach a decision. It is practical to agree to the existing majority consensus because a Senator would have think much more, gather good evidence, and offend people close by politically with a new proposal. It is convenient and unthinking to just agree.
But as I said previously, in society and politics, "most people choose to be part" of the majority in some small way. This is the same feeling behind "Centrist" or "Moderate" feelings that less people will be offended by a belief in the ideological center. But this is irrational. People agreeing to Propositions 1) or 2) will be offended because they see conflicting items in a budget with solutions of either:
1) continued funding of a school at $1,045,000
2) increased funding of a school at $1,180,000
The obvious compromise, to offend less people who may decide differently, is to fund the school at around $1,112,500. The majority would agree with a compromise, inconsiderate of the items in the budget, the desire of taxpayers not to redistribute additional money, the desire to dramatically improve education, alternatives, amendments, or a conflicting reasons. The majority would rather not involve reasons to decrease the school's funding or to double the school's funding, because they would create arguments and social discord. For the same reason a majority would not consider the full variety of amendments because they would hurt feelings and detract from social needs.
That is why majorities tend to be stupid, they do not exhaust all the possibilities when they decide or 'think'. Minorities are much more likely to research alternatives to real world problems. They need to become a majority to have the authority to solve those problems. And they need to have good beliefs or alternatives or else they will continue to be a minority with its social problem.
Of course all issues and beliefs cannot have clear majorities. Even the majority of people who believe in God can be subdivided into religions, sects, countries, and geographical locations where the groups may be a minority. Understand that even no majority is clear-cut, people feel the need to believe they are part of it.
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Where do most people in Scandinavia prefer to live?
Most Scandinavians live along the coast, or a little ways inland.
Why do you multiply in metric units of capacity?
I do because I prefer metric units. The majority of the world uses metric units but you don't have to! Just don't try trading with most people.I do because I prefer metric units. The majority of the world uses metric units but you don't have to! Just don't try trading with most people.I do because I prefer metric units. The majority of the world uses metric units but you don't have to! Just don't try trading with most people.I do because I prefer metric units. The majority of the world uses metric units but you don't have to! Just don't try trading with most people.
How many people prefer yahoo?
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Where do most of the people of Ecuador live?
The majority of Ecuadorians live in the central provinces, the Andes mountains, or along the Pacific coast.
Where do most of people of Ecuador live?
The majority of Ecuadorians live in the central provinces, the Andes mountains, or along the Pacific coast.
Do most people prefer slow music or fast music?
Sure most people prefer fast music.
What type of chocolate do people preffer?
Most people tend to prefer milk chocolate due to its very sweet and nice taste, along with the reasonable price it can widely be found at.
Why do people prefer a white cordless phone?
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Do more people prefer lip or tongue piercings?
Boys prefer Tongue, it's more slaggy. But most people prefer lip. Tbh it's about what looks best on you and not what people prefer, If you like it go for it.
Do most people prefer experiences that are force of habit or do they prefer new experiences?
Although most people do enjoy experiencing new things, most people are creatures of habit and are more comfortable with routine.
Which hand do people most prefer to use?
Their right
What kind of flowers do most people like?
I can imagine most people prefer roses and lilies
