Sociologyspeaking topic
In a community, the loudest minority can end up dictating the preferences of the silent majority. How does a rigid minority drag a flexible majority into its own norm?
— the intransigent minority rule
practice with this topic
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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