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#59 Classic episode - Cass Sunstein on how change happens, and why it's so often abrupt & unpredictable

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The Dynamics of Social Movements

This chapter explores the social cascade model and the role that individual willingness to speak up plays in the progression of ideas and movements. It examines the critical factors influencing collective action and participation, using historical examples to illustrate the balance between leadership, identity, and the potential for polarization within social movements.

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