Private Truths, Public Lies: The Social Consequences of Preference Falsification (4)

Author

Timur Kuran

Genre

Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Social Psychology

Synopsis

A groundbreaking analysis of how individuals conceal their true beliefs and preferences in public settings, creating a gap between private convictions and public expressions. Timur Kuran explores the profound social, political, and economic consequences of this widespread phenomenon of preference falsification, demonstrating how it shapes collective outcomes, sustains unpopular regimes, and can trigger sudden social transformations. This work illuminates the hidden dynamics behind public opinion, political revolutions, and social change.