The Monkey Experiment!

The Monkey Experiment!

Author: Noor Islamic Education March 7, 2025 Duration: 7:03

In our societies today, we are often encouraged as individuals to pursue our own dreams and values, and to prioritize them over others' needs. While this ideal seems appealing, we are all social beings conditioned to act based on certain social norms. These social norms can be beneficial as they may allow us to maintain a sense of order. However, they can also be detrimental as they may push us to blindly follow something. Dr. Sayed Hadi Qazwini talks about the Monkey experiment and what the Quran has to say about following others.


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