System Justification: Why We Defend Unfair SystemsYour brain might be wired to uphold the status quo.

Discover the psychological drive that makes us see existing social and political structures as fair, even when they are not. This unconscious need for order and stability can lead people to rationalize inequality and resist social change, sometimes against their own self-interest. Understanding this tendency reveals why challenging the norm can feel so threatening.

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