
Inside the Bizarre World of Dictators
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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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