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This book by Cass R. Sunstein deviates from much of the norm by advocating the necessity of dissent and prevailing views, arguing that they should be upheld and commended rather than struck down and criticized. However, this University of Chicago professor argues that dissent is something that should not be just dumbly applauded but be greatly heeded to as dissent often proves to have a beneficial effect as well. Sunstein goes on to say that organizations and nations would have better chances of prospering if they promote openness and allow dissent.
Sunstein starts the book by discussing the conformers, admitting that conformity can be easy an dat times, not bad, as it prevents ostracism, allows decisions based on others' experience, and gives minimal anxiety )as he presents with his Shakespeare, Lincoln and cigarette examples). However, Sunstein quickly counters this by bluntly stating that conformity can lead the whole mob to jump off the cliff together.
He argues that people......

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