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The Mel Robbins Podcast #329 · September 29, 2025 · 1h 30m

This Shocking Truth About Other People Will Change Your Life

Researcher Todd Rose on 'collective illusions' — most people privately disagree with positions they publicly support. We conform to a consensus that doesn't actually exist. The solution: have the courage to express your real beliefs.

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Highlights

Most 'consensus' is an illusion — people privately disagree with positions they publicly support
Rose: his research shows that on most social and political issues, the 'majority opinion' doesn't reflect what most people actually believe. People conform to perceived consensus, creating a feedback loop of false agreement.

References

Collective IllusionsTodd Rose (2022)Why we conform to false consensus
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