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Inside the Bizarre World of Dictators

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Salami Tactics and Ambiguity

Incremental actions through 'salami tactics' allow individuals to bypass objections and gradually achieve their goal by creating ambiguity. Establishing unclear boundaries leads to incremental violations, as seen in the example of a child gradually entering the water despite being told not to. Ambiguity plays a crucial role in allowing individuals to justify their actions and push boundaries, as seen in both personal and international contexts.

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