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Common Wisdom.

The prevailing 'common wisdom' - the narrative set by the most influential voices around a decision - is a seductive shortcut, efficient and often right, which is exactly what makes it dangerous. It roots into instinct and smothers the alternative view.

From Judgment"Common Wisdom"

In the crucible moment, the established narrative is so often proven wrong, and the dissenter who was dismissed turns out to have been right. Treat dissent as a powerful, undervalued agent for improving the decision - not as noise to be managed.

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