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#602 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 14 Shocking Lessons About Human Nature

Modern Wisdom

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The Abilene Paradox

When punishment for what people say becomes widespread, people stop saying what they really think and instead say whatever is needed to thrive in the social environment. It can lead to all kinds of absurd situations like the Abilene Paradox. All you're doing is just sort of sweeping them under the carpet. They're just going to continue. You just won't be able to see it anymore. That's why I think it's... I mean, there's many arguments against censorship. But this is definitely one of the strongest."

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