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Why Defiance Can Be a Virtue

Why Defiance Can Be a Virtue

60-Second Science vor 11 Monaten

Why saying no is harder than it should be.

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Many of us are taught from a young age that being “good” means
being obedient—but that conditioning can make it hard to speak up
when it counts. In this episode, Cornell University professor
Sunita Sah explains how defiance can be a powerful tool for
challenging injustice, asserting boundaries and reclaiming our
voice. Recommended Reading Sunita Sah’s website Defy: The Power of
No in a World That Demands Yes, by Sunita Sah. One World,
2025 E-mail us at sciencequickly@sciam.com if you have any
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episode was edited by Alex Sugiura. Shayna Posses and Aaron
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