1/ Most people can _only_ learn social behaviors by imitating role models. Social systems are in fact built around this learning behavior.
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2/ Social systems often frame learning-by-imitation as not learning at all, such as "imitation is the best form of flattery" or "respect"
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3/ Awkwardness of a big chunk (say 30%) of any group being in learning mode at any given time is aestheticized away, making it seem perfect.
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very interesting tweets worth reflecting on - especially if i substitute the word 'social' with 'investing'.
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I wouldn't know anything about that. I'm your basic S&P imitating schmoe.
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You put into words what I had always internalised. Your own style comes out of failing at copying your models perfectly.
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see The Grammar of Society by Christina Bicchieri for an analytical take on norms and social learning




