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Sue Cartwright's avatar

I had the sense that those who have been speaking truth for many years were pretty much on their own until the tide turned a few years ago. People like me who knew things were desperately wrong started actively seeking truth off-stream during the lockdown and we have come into the fold. There are others, I am sure, waiting in the wings to do the same - perhaps creating the tipping point you mention. One thing is certain as you say so beautifully: 'Our task will then be to provide a stabilizing influence, using the skills we have cultivated as noticers and alternative voices'. I believe we are ready, having done our 'inner work' and our influence grows by the day. It's wonderful to have come through it all to arrive at this moment. A superb post, thank you.

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Samantha Gluck's avatar

Excellent! I learned about the Pareto Distribution concept a couple of years ago when my family first began watching and listening to Jordan B. Peterson. However, your take on it -- Pareto Tipping Point -- makes total sense. It only takes a tiny increase to confer massive change, in many cases, and cause the tipping.

I often think of a bucket (suspended like those in kids’ water play areas) in which one adds water drop by drop. The intervals between need not be uniform. But it’s ONE little drop which will cause the bucket to tip to one side and spill everything.

You wrote this back in late October. Where do you think we are currently regarding the Pareto Tipping Point?

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