
You might wonder about the relevance of this article to you, as I, a concert pianist, delve into the culture behind contemporary classical music to describe a social phenomenon similar to ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’: Hans Christian Andersen’s folktale that critiques human susceptibility to influence through fear of social judgement and pressure, and the desire for conformity. If we look closely, however, this phenomenon can be observed in many other fields, including visual arts, academia, politics, and even science. Furthermore, I propose that certain behavioural patterns associated with this phenomenon could be detrimental to our well-being.
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