Social Proof

· 3 min · Quick read · Joost van der Laan

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Social Proof (Safety in Numbers) Human beings are one of many social species, along with bees, ants, and chimps, among many more. We have a DNA-level instinct to seek safety in numbers and will look for social guidance of our behavior. This instinct creates a cohesive sense of cooperation and culture which would not otherwise be possible, but also leads us to do foolish things if our group is doing them as well. Shane Parrish's Farnam Street Mental Model Guide

Cialdini’s Six Principles of Influence Reciprocity (“People tend to return a favor.”), Commitment (“If people commit...they are more likely to honor that commitment.”), Social Proof (“People will do things they see other people are doing.”), Authority (“People will tend to obey authority figures.”), Liking (“People are easily persuaded by other people they like.”), and Scarcity (“Perceived scarcity will generate demand”). (related: foot-in-the-door technique) Gabriel Weinberg's Mental Models I Find Repeatedly Useful

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https://www.amazon.com/Influence-Psychology-Persuasion-Robert-Cialdini/dp/006124189X

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28815.Influence

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