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What does it mean?
Beliefs exert pressure on others; they are socially interconnected.
In plain terms
Beliefs affect everyone around you.
What can you take from it?
Beliefs are social forces that pressure others.

Where it applies

  • debate
  • social media
  • family

Putting it to work

  • consider impact of your views
  • respect social pressure

Questions to consider

  • How do your views pressure others?
  • Is belief private?

Another view

Some beliefs are private and not pressuring.

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