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Alice Stewart and X-Rays
- Dr. Alice Stewart discovered that x-raying pregnant women led to a higher incidence of childhood cancer.
- Despite clear data, it took 25 years for the medical community to accept her findings due to their adherence to a flawed theory.
Seek Counter-Arguments
- Include people in your organization who challenge prevailing narratives and offer counter-arguments.
- If you cannot find a counter-argument, someone is not trying hard enough.
Leaders and Challengers
- Leaders often struggle to surround themselves with challengers.
- It's more comfortable to be surrounded by people who agree, hindering growth.