POLLS : Aura Farming
Every campus has its own aura economy—where reputation, personality, and perceived brilliance often matter more than everyday behavior. This survey explores how image-making works, who benefits from it, and how it shapes academic confidence, collaboration, and credibility.
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2. The Reputation Compound Interest Effect: Once someone acquires a “brilliant” or “visionary” tag, everything they say sounds smarter. Even weak ideas earn nods. The aura grows faster than the person’s actual output.
Question: How frequently do you see ideas getting accepted mainly because they come from someone with a “brilliant” reputation?
