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#747 - Eric Weinstein - Why Does The Modern World Make No Sense?
Modern Wisdom
The Abilene Paradox
The Abilene Paradox describes a situation where a group makes a decision contrary to individual desires because each member wrongly assumes the others approve. This phenomenon can lead to illogical decisions and is akin to the Emperor's new clothes. It manifests in scenarios such as attending an event despite not wanting to, assuming others desire your presence, or in business meetings where individuals withhold dissenting opinions to avoid being perceived negatively by their peers, resulting in unanimous approval of an idea nobody truly supports.
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