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wisty on Jan 28, 2021 | parent | context | favorite | on: GameStop Is Rage Against the Financial Machine

If you shout fire in a crowded theatre, people will be crushed as they run for the exit.

LBarret on Jan 29, 2021 [–]

It depends on how you shout. People won't stampede if they trust the leading authority, if there is credibility and competence.

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