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Should you follow the leader at all costs?
Is there a possibility that as Hindu Wisdom suggests, the blind can lead the blind into a ditch!
In 1989, blind following of the leader played a part in the death of forty seven people in the UK.
One of a plane's engines had caught fire after take off, and the Captain in error shut down the wrong one. One of the cabin crew noticed the error, but decided not to question the Captain's wisdom.
Unbelievably sad but true.
Worldwide research also shows that youths are more likely to commit violence in groups as opposed to being on their own.
Overall, remember the path is narrow, and all great ideas start in a majority of one - so make a stand if it feels right. You never know - you may just be!
Posted by Kevin Kelly at
May 11, 2007 02:42 PM