Todd Rose
Todd Rose is the co-founder and president of Populace, a think tank committed to ensuring that all people have the opportunity to pursue fulfilling lives in a thriving society. Prior to Populace, he was a faculty member at Harvard University where he founded the Laboratory for the Science of Individuality and directed the Mind, Brain, and Education program. Todd is the best selling author of Collective Illusions, Dark Horse, and The End of Average. He lives in Burlington, Massachusetts.
We’re wired for conformity. That’s why we have to practice dissent.
"I believe our society's gotten to the point where you can't question. You can't provoke. You just have to adhere to consensus."
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The #1 thing college students want
Former Harvard professor and best-selling author Todd Rose explains the problem with prestigious colleges and how the future of higher ed could be bright.
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How to find common ground in a ‘divided world’
Best-selling author Todd Rose reveals how most Americans share common aspirations for the country.
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The #1 thing employees want at work
Here’s how to design a work environment that gives control to employees and stimulates open conversation.
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How resisting conformity can lead to real world progress
Thinking as a group and going along with the loudest voices can feel easy and even natural. But to make real positive change in our world, it’s important to hear all voices and question the perceived majority.
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10% of people are dominating social media. What if the other 90% spoke up?
Social media isn’t the majority – it’s the vocal fringe.
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“Fame” is an illusion we’ve made together. Here’s how to undo it.
The only way to support someone’s success is to understand how they define it.
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Why Americans don’t trust each other
A majority of Americans think they are trustworthy, yet believe most other people can’t be trusted.
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“Collective Illusions”: Why false consensus in society is so dangerous
We’re wrong about what other people think - and that has harmful impacts on the next generation.
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Collective illusions lie to us. Here’s what they are
From trust and conformity to aspiration, this new series, hosted by Todd Rose, explores and decodes the world's greatest Collective Illusions.
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How ‘dark horses’ flip the script of success and happiness
What defines a dark horse? The all-important decision to pursue fulfillment and excellence.
How to find fulfillment: Lessons from ‘dark horse’ success
Can you be happy and successful? Dark horses show us how it's possible.
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