Going Viral

01/09/2022 27 min Temporada 1 Episodio 18
Going Viral

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Culture will dictate but you have to decide. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share how jumping on bandwagons may be robbing you of your authenticity. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: The Bandwagon Effect, Reasons why people jump on bandwagons, How social media contributes to bandwagons, How consumer marketing plays a role in trends, How trauma can play a role in bandwagons, The importance of thinking for yourself, and How to make decisions that cater to an authentic you.Reference: Bandwagon Effect as Cognitive Bias Article by Kendra CherryReference: Bandwagon Fallacy Examples: Things people do because it's popular. Chris Drew (aka the helpful professor) is a university educator and former school teacher. Drew, C (June 15, 2022) 10 Bandwagon Fallacy Examples. Helpful Professor. https://helpfulprofessor.com/bandwagon-fallacy-examples/Reference: Bandwagon Definition - Merriam WebsterReference: Conform Definition - Merriam WebsterThe Road Not Taken, poem by Robert FrostScripture References: Romans 12: 17-21 (TPT), Ecclesiastes 3:7, Matthew 5:44Join Through the Fire Podcast on Facebook @throughthefirepodcasts and Instagram @throughthefireposcastFor more on Cedricia Thomas, follow her on Instagram and Facebook @cedriciathomasFor more on Montez Dove, follow her on Instagram @thepoeticinsp and Facebook @Montez Dove or visit thepoeticinspirations.com