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RE: Conformism: Or How We Lose Our Identity To Fit In
Powerful post, I like this quote from Rollo May"Many people feel they are powerless to do anything effective with their lives. It takes courage to break out of the settled mold, but most find conformity more comfortable. This is why the opposite of courage in our society is not cowardice, it's conformity." I like your conclusion and see the efficacy of conforming while uninformed but in general I feel prioritizing individual expression over societal norms is ironically whats best for everyone.
I liked the quote.
Yes, conformity is more comfortable, but it's not the best choice in many situations. People that go with the crowd rarely get recognition. If you have a different opinion than the group you are in, you need to speak up - it may be a better one. And you may find that you don't belong among them. Searching for people with similar views to yours may take you to better places.
For sure the friendships I value the most are the ones where we see eye to eye on most things but aren't afraid to challenge each others ideas.