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Our loss of wisdom - Barry Schwartz

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Barry Schwartz makes a passionate call for "practical wisdom" as an antidote to a society gone mad with bureaucracy. He argues powerfully that rules often fail us, incentives often backfire, and practical, everyday wisdom will help rebuild our world.

What are the incentives you receive from your work environment? How do these incentives increase individual and overall office morale?

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