https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1338205869029339143/pu/vid/638x360/EBUA6kKHM27g2x7X.mp4?tag=10
The Asch conformity experiments (1951-1956)
people conform for two main reasons: they want to fit in with the group and because they believe the group is more informed than they are.
I think the sample of people overstates the social affect (these are people who willing choose to be experimented on = 🐑) Aso the use of people who you would consider to be close peers (same age, race, education) probably skews the results, and I would bet they let them socialize in a waiting room before the test.
I believe an even more powerful social phenomenon is at play. My thesis: The conclusion of the research will coincide with the outcome that leads to the most funding for the researcher.
