{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63f55eaa886da70011aa75c4/65dc0748f3caa40017c28f5b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#77 - The Conformity of Silence","description":"<p>In today’s episode, I’ll be reading a brilliant article about one of the easiest and most effective ways to become a better communicator (in any language). The author, Bryan Caplan, is a Professor of Economics at George Mason University, and a New York Times Bestselling author. You can check out his work at <a href=\"https://substack.com/@betonit\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://substack.com/@betonit</a>. No matter what your first language is, and no matter what your current level of English is, I can guarantee that you or someone you know will identify with the scenario that Bryan lays out in this article.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>0:00 Intro</p><p>1:00 The Conformity of Silence by Bryan Caplan</p><p>4:51 Explaining some key vocabulary</p><p>29:05 The Psychology of Conformity</p><p>36:14 Cultural Differences in Social Interaction</p><p>41:14 Technology and Social Isolation</p><p>52:59 Overcoming Social Anxiety</p><p>1:10:22 Subscribe on Patreon</p><p>1:10:54 Outro</p><p><br></p><p>…</p><p><br></p><p>For access to transcripts, PDF study guides, and bonus podcast episodes, subscribe on Patreon! 👉&nbsp;<a href=\"https://patreon.com/realenglishradio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://patreon.com/realenglishradio</a></p><p><br></p><p>Download my e-book <em>Mastering English with Podcasts</em> 👉&nbsp;<a href=\"https://rb.gy/kgh1o\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://rb.gy/kgh1o</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find me on social media!</p><p><a href=\"https://bio.link/tonykaizen\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bio.link/tonykaizen</a></p>","author_name":"Tony Kaizen"}