“Part of the reason that our actions are more powerful than we think is that courage is contagious. So is the ability to think. And a recent study shows that when only 10% of a population have strongly-held beliefs, their belief will often be adopted by the majority of the society. True, governments worldwide are cracking down on liberty with the iron fist of repression. But some argue that this is actually a sign that we are winning. Indeed, the use of heavy-handed tactics – taking the velvet glove off of the iron fist – could backfire, as it will show the ’emperor’s ruthlessness’ for all to see.”
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