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Why do people form passionate factions over trivial preferences like chicken wing cuts or the color of a dress in a photo, and what do we get out of picking a side?
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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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