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Whatever happens after the #transitionperiod ends, we can foresee that one or both “sides” will double down on their initial beliefs - as found in the #LeonFestinger 1956 study of the Seekers. ImageImageImageImage
Which is explained brilliantly by @TimHarford in his #CautionaryTales series (Wall Street Crash episode).

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Yes, I will be doubling down on this prediction regardless of what happens.

Although, it’s important to note the #Festinger study also found some people looked at the information afresh, when new information became available. Seems the best approach to take.
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