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A concept referring to shared knowledge within a society that enables coordination and social norms.

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TED Talks Daily
How common knowledge shapes the world | Steven Pinker

You're listening to TED Talks Daily, where we bring you new ideas to spark your curiosity every day. I'm your host, Elise Hu. Where does common knowledge come from? Why is it that we know not to lie, or not to insult people to their faces, or even that the use of nuclear weapons is unthinkable today? In this hilarious and poignant talk, the sixth TED Talk, by experimental cognitive scientist Steven Pinker, he digs into the logic of societal norms.