Sociologyspeaking topic
Even names follow fashion; once a name becomes popular, that very popularity dooms it a few generations later. Why does a choice start losing its appeal the moment it spreads?
— naming fashions / status flight
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Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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