The Snowball Effect

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<p>Why do some companies become household names, while others flame out? How do certain memes go viral? And why do some social movements take off and spread, while others fizzle? Today on the show, we revisit a favorite 2021 conversation with sociologist <a href="https://www.asc.upenn.edu/people/faculty/damon-centola-phd">Damon Centola</a>, who studies social contagion and how it can be harnessed to build a better world.</p><p><i>Think back to the last time you tried to win an argument. What could you have done to bolster your case? Our recent episode "Less is More" has helpful strategies — you can find it </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/less-is-more/"><i>here</i></a><i> or in your podcast feed. And if you like our work, please consider </i><a href="https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain"><i>supporting</i></a><i> it. Thanks! </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>