Tim Urban · Wait But Why · 2014
Taming the Mammoth: Why You Should Stop Caring What Other People Think
We all care way too much what other people think of us. Here's why.
Why we picked it
The mammoth metaphor makes social approval feel like a manageable instinct rather than an unquestionable guide to behavior.
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