Power Weirdness: The Psychology of the Unusual and the Unexpected
The concept of power is a complex and multifaceted one, encompassing a wide range of psychological and social factors. At its core, power refers to the ability to influence others, shape their behavior, and exert control over one's environment. However, there is a lesser-known aspect of power that is equally important: power weirdness.
Power weirdness refers to the unusual and unexpected ways in which power can manifest in individuals and groups. It involves the use of unconventional tactics, strategies, and behaviors to achieve one's goals, often in ways that are counterintuitive or counterproductive. In this article, we will explore the psychology of power weirdness, examining the factors that contribute to its emergence and the ways in which it can be harnessed for personal and social gain.
Factors Contributing to Power Weirdness
There are several factors that can contribute to the emergence of power weirdness in individuals and groups. These include:
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The Power of Weird
Conventional wisdom is that when the going gets tough you keep your head down and play it safe, meaning don't rock the boat. You want to stand out, but not too much. Instead, you want to reassure, to be seen as familiar. A safe pair of hands.
The word 'weird' can conjure up many associations, but I'm talking about unusual and unexpected. It's about deviating from the norm. Seeing and doing things differently. Joining up the dots in a different way.
Miss Manners: Folks back home say I'm weird for knowing stuff - pennlive.com
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Growing up, I was as bad a student as could be. I messed around so much, it felt like my entire childhood, I was being chased by school officials or my parents.
But sometimes when I go back home, old friends or acquaintances who are not as educated will call me weird for the way I talk about or see the world. It feels a little like an insult -- like I am weird for knowing there are 2 trillion galaxies. It's just odd to be chastised for knowing something.
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It's not like I didn't see it coming, but my first year after graduation was sooo jarring. There were things that really helped, though, like hearing from other people the kind of things I should expect!
News of the Weird: Halloween fun - GREENVILLE JOURNAL
While Amir Khan and Kat Warren of Washington, D.C., were visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Oct. 19, they became stranded along with other tourists at the top when a man was discovered climbing the structure.
An unnamed 22-year-old man in Warsaw, Poland, outwitted mall security guards — for a time — after twice posing in a store window as a mannequin, The New York Times reported on Oct. 20.
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