LessWrong (Curated & Popular) [HUMAN VOICE] "Social Dark Matter" by Duncan Sabien
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Nov 28, 2023 Explore the concept of 'Social Dark Matter' and its impact on our perceptions, using the #MeToo movement. Delve into hidden behaviors like sexual assault, alcoholism, and homosexuality. Discuss the existence of controversial groups and actions, the reflexive tendency to judge others, and the misrepresentation of social dark matter. Learn strategies to prevent miscalibrated reactions and examine societal confusion and misguided beliefs.
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Social Dark Matter
- Social dark matter consists of topics people hide due to social pressure.
- It's more prevalent than it appears, like sexual assault or being trans.
Law of Prevalence
- The Law of Prevalence states hidden issues are more common than they seem.
- People hide things they are punished for sharing, creating a skewed perception.
Left-Handedness Suppression
- Left-handedness was once suppressed, its prevalence appearing lower than actual.
- When social pressure decreased, observed left-handedness rose significantly.