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Essays, evaluations, and observations on the drift of modern institutions.
The Triangle of Influence — How Ideas Actually Spread
By Richard P. Weigand Many people believe ideas spread because the best arguments win. That sounds reasonable. It is also...
Read Article How Small Minorities Change Society — The 10% Rule
Article By Richard P. Weigand Most people assume that major cultural shifts happen when the majority changes its mind. That...
Read Article Why Repetition Makes Ideas Feel True
Article By Richard P. Weigand Most people believe they adopt ideas through reasoning. But much of belief formation happens in...
Read Article The Ten Percent Rule
By Richard P. Weigand Most people assume that major cultural shifts happen when the majority changes its mind. That is...
Read Article Truth vs Narrative — What’s the Difference?
Truth vs Narrative — What’s the Difference? Truth and narrative often overlap. But they are not identical. Truth...
Read Article Responsibility vs Blame — What’s the Difference?
Responsibility vs Blame — What’s the Difference? Responsibility and blame often appear together. But they move in opposite directions. One...
Read Article Order vs Rigidity — What’s the Difference?
Order vs Rigidity — What’s the Difference? Order and rigidity are often confused. Both involve structure. Both involve boundaries. But...
Read Article Ethics asks a simple but difficult question: Are our actions aligned with truth and responsibility?
What Is Honor vs Reputation — Really? Introduction Honor and reputation are often treated as if they mean the same...
Read Article The Silent Shift in American Education
The Silent Shift in American Education What Happened to Religion in Public Schools? Introduction There was a time when American...
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