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Monday Mar 09, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Why do we say yes when we mean no? In this episode, we talk with Sunita Sah about the psychology of compliance and defiance. From Stanley Milgram’s experiments to the hidden force of insinuation anxiety, we explore why compliance is not the same as consent and how to train yourself to act in alignment with your true values.
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[0:00] Intro and speed round with Sunita Sah
[14:57] Stanley Milgram’s Shock Experiments
[20:19] Defiance and True Consent
[29:18] Insinuation Anxiety and Conflict of Interest
[36:44] The Power of the Pause
[39:40] Stages of Defiance
[44:13] Moral Mavericks and Defiance Practice
[50:55] Desert Island Music
[56:17] Grooving Session: Conformity vs. Blind Compliance
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