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Social Dynamics

The Geometry of Power: Shaping Behavior Through Design

1 February 2025·253 words·2 mins

Systems and Innovation Policy and Critique Social Dynamics Consumer Psychology Systems-Thinking Policy and Critique Social Dynamics Consumer Psychology Systems Thinking

How architectural and spatial design influence social dynamics, control, and power structures in organizations and societies.

The Hidden Arithmetic of Power: Deception, Exchange, and Coercion in Human Systems

4 March 2024·244 words·2 mins

Human Systems and Behavior Social Dynamics Decision-Making and Bias Historical Case Studies Policy and Critique Systems-Thinking Social Dynamics Decision-Making and Bias Historical Case Studies Policy and Critique Systems Thinking

Exploring the three mechanisms of social power: deception, exchange, and coercion.

When Applause Becomes a Death Sentence - Part 1: Applauding Power: Why Humans Cheer for Violence That Will Reach Them

21 October 2019·849 words·4 mins

Human Systems and Behavior Psychology Behavior Power Social Dynamics Terror History Social Dynamics Decision-Making and Bias Leadership and Crisis Historical Case Studies

Exploring the behavioral mechanisms that drive individuals to publicly endorse violence, mistaking visible loyalty for personal safety.