Episode 41 - Always Talk To Strangers

Maximize Your Influence · May 21, 2014 · 1m

After a brief rant about their listeners in Iran and the intimidation tactics of police in the United States (get off topic much, guys?), Kurt and Steve discuss a recent study about confidence. According to the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, well all have some internal wiring that makes us want to trust strangers. Despite being told not to trust them our whole life, strangers are able to gain our trust. Whether it's online or at a retail storefront, we are more likely to trust strangers when there is a social norm involved. When we feel it's our duty or responsiblity to trust…