Blood and Gold (with Dan Snow)
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
The Pitfalls of Indecisiveness in Group Dynamics
In a cautionary tale, King Philip's advisor suggests not attacking immediately, advising prayer and preparation. When Philip halts his army, they fail to stop due to an emergent phenomenon where soldiers fear being seen as cowardly or dawdling. This highlights how group pressure and individual fears can override rational decision-making, leading to detrimental outcomes.
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