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Why Do We Disagree Just to Disagree? Contrarianism

Isn’t it interesting how going against the grain seems so damn appealing?

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Joseph Allen Paine
Nov 27, 2023
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Isn’t it interesting how going against the grain seems so damn appealing?

In a world obsessed with conformity, the allure of contrarianism is like a breath of fresh, albeit rebellious, air.

So, you don’t have a damn clue what a contrarian is? Well, congratulations, you might just be the only genuine one in the room. For the rest of you smug know-it-alls w…

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