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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.

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The mammoth metaphor makes social approval feel like a manageable instinct rather than an unquestionable guide to behavior.

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