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Why we ignore obvious problems -- and how to act on them | Michele Wucker

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The Gray Rhino: Recognizing and Reacting to Obvious Threats

This chapter examines our tendency to overlook obvious problems in life and its societal and economic repercussions. It uses the 2008 financial crisis as a case study, contrasting 'black swans' and 'gray rhinos' to highlight our underestimation of risks that threaten our sense of control.

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