The Art of Insubordination

Résumé du livre

Todd B. Kashdan is a professor of psychology at George Mason University. There, he also leads the Well-Being Laboratory, where he conducts research on how to sustain happiness and meaning in life. He received the Distinguished Scientific Early Career Award from the American Psychological Association in 2013, and his other books include The Upside of Your Dark Side and Curious?

In basketball, the choice between the traditional overhand and the underhand free throw techniques highlights a broader human tendency to conform to societal norms, even at the expense of effectiveness. While the underhand method, popularized by Rick Barry, boasts superior success rates, its stigma as "granny shooting" deters players from adopting it, mirroring how people often accept flawed systems like the criminal justice system due to fear of challenging the status quo. Overcoming this conformity requires courage to question entrenched beliefs, a theme echoed in Elizabeth Jennings's 1854 defiance of racial discrimination on New York City streetcars, which led to significant policy changes. Similarly, figures like Evo Morales, Martha Goddard, and the band Fugazi demonstrate how resilience, clarity of purpose, and consistent yet flexible advocacy can drive meaningful change, inspiring others to challenge injustice and societal norms.

Pour lire le reste du livre, téléchargez Bitely