Head Games. Conformity

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What would you do if someone blatantly cut the line in front of you? Would you follow directions on a sign even if they made no sense? Would you crack under the collective stare of a group of strangers? Unbeknownst to us, our brains dictate much of our behavior. As humans, we have an uncanny ability to quickly conform to written and unwritten laws of society. Is it simply cultural? Or are we hardwired to act a certain way in groups? Scientists are still searching for answers, but one thing is certain: without conformity, civilization would not exist. This episode of Head Games reveals just how ingrained we are to follow the rules and conform to the herd whether we know it or not.