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Jiro comments on What are your contrarian views? - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Jiro 21 September 2014 05:16:39AM 1 point [-]

Being 5% of the group doesn't mean they are 5% of the influence. The loudest 5% may get to set the agenda of the remaining 95% if the remaining ones are willing to go along with things they don't particularly care about, but don't oppose enough to make these things deal-breakers either.

Comment author: Azathoth123 21 September 2014 08:43:06PM 2 points [-]

It also helps if the 5% have arguments for their positions.

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