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I'm not sure that's really the Abilene paradox. In that, every member of the group would agree to taking the counter action if everyone else did. What we have i
by anon4 12y ago
I'm not sure that's really the Abilene paradox. In that, every member of the group would agree to taking the counter action if everyone else did. What we have is, I think, more like The Emperor's New Clothes. Most of the collective is in private agreement that he's naked, but would never dare speak against the misguided interest of a powerful minority.
- kirsebaer 12y agoA lot of people actually believe that kids have to be "protected from dangers". They are not just playing along to please the neighbors. However, popular opinions can also change quickly.