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jonny_eh on Sept 30, 2019 | parent | context | favorite | on: WeWork says will file to withdraw IPO

Bystander effect, nobody speaks up because no one else has spoken up. Even if you have a feeling that something is a bad idea, you don't want to stick your neck out and have to defend your claim.

tyingq on Sept 30, 2019 [–]

Probably also the (former) CEO that won't back off until he actually touches the stove.

Some people are experiential learners.

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