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Matt Klein Quotes

Total quotes: 2

Matt Klein

Birthname

AKA: Matt Klein

Birthday: September 29, 1967

Educated At: University Of Wisconsin–Madison

Political Parties: Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

Occupations: Politician

Total quotes: 2

“In 1951, Yale psychologist Solomon Asch famously demonstrated the power of conformity when his research participants knowingly answered questions incorrectly just to comply with the group. While engaging in silly behavior and posting the antics online doesn’t always call into question one’s deeply held values, it’s worth noting how unbelievably quick many people are to join that group. No matter how irrational the ask becomes, there are still those who willingly participate.”

— Matt Klein, Our Memes Are Trying to Kill Us

Tagged: Psychology, Power Of The Internet, Society, Culture

“Culture is a pendulum, and the pendulum is swaying. That’s not to say everyone is going to stop posting perfect photos. But the energy is shifting.”

— Matt Klein, The Instagram Aesthetic Is Over

Tagged: Instagram, Culture, The Digital Age

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