How Seeing Open Hatred Emboldens More Haters

Vicious Cycle

We’re all influenced by others’ behavior. So when haters see other haters on TV, it makes them more likely to go public. Where does it end?

Published Aug. 21 2017 1:00AM EDT

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People care about what others think of them more than they’d like to believe. We all like to think of ourselves as autonomous decision-makers. So, when asked why we do what we do, we usually respond by saying we do what is best for ourselves.

Alex Geisinger

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How Seeing Open Hatred Emboldens More Haters

We’re all influenced by others’ behavior. So when haters see other haters on TV, it makes them more likely to go public. Where does it end?

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Alex Geisinger