The Dark Side of Groupthink: EP 76 - Robert Greene's The Laws of Human Nature

In Episode 76, we dive into Robert Greene's The Law of Human Nature to explore the powerful forces of group conformity and the suppression of individual thought, as illustrated by China's Cultural Revolution (1966-1976). During this period, Chairman Mao Zedong's call to reignite the revolutionary spirit led to widespread chaos, violence, and societal breakdown. Using the story of Gao Jianhua, a student swept up in the turmoil, we examine how easily individuals can lose their sense of self in mass movements, and the dangerous consequences of blind conformity. This episode sheds light on the importance of preserving independent thought in the face of social pressure.
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