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545. Enough with the Slippery Slopes!

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The Power of First Steps and Slippery Slope Arguments

Economists encourage good behaviors like education, sleeping, eating well, and kindness, believing they will lead to more positive actions. Some argue that slippery slope arguments are a fallacy but taking step A can influence future step B, changing the psychological, political, or economic environment. First steps have power and should not be underestimated according to volick.

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