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Implications Wheel, Unintended Consequences

The Cobra Effect — Lessons in Unintended Consequences

Jim Schreier Sep 23, 2019
The Cobra Effect —  Lessons in Unintended Consequences

An interesting article with some great examples — plus the re-emphasis of the reality that they’re “unanticipated” not unintended consequences.

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https://www.implicationswheel.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Downton-Abbey.mp4

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