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Can incrementalism work? Can incrementalism work?
Yes, incrementalism works. Yes, incrementalism works.
No, incrementalism does not work. No, incrementalism does not work.
Incrementalism works, but not by itself. Incrementalism works, but not by itself.
Incrementalism is the basis of change. Incrementalism is the basis of change.
Incrementalism is the only realistic option. Incrementalism is the only realistic option.
Incrementalism is the basis of effective negotiation. Incrementalism is the basis of effective negotiation.
Change requires a big surge of progress, not incrementalism Change requires a big surge of progress, not incrementalism
Achieving small changes stops people from demanding big changes. Achieving small changes stops people from demanding big changes.
Incrementalism doesn’t work in times of crisis. Incrementalism doesn’t work in times of crisis.
All change requires first incrementalism and then a surge of momentum. All change requires first incrementalism and then a surge of momentum.
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Can incrementalism work?
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No, incrementalism does not work.

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Incrementalism doesn’t work in times of crisis.

In extraordinary times (such as a pandemic) small changes do not suffice.
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The Argument

In extraordinary times, incrementalism does not work. Incrementalism (such as only banning large gatherings) did not work in halting the spread of COVID-19. Places that took more comprehensive measures had the best results. Incrementalism will also not work to restore the economy after the pandemic. The economy pre-pandemic will not be returning soon. For some time, the entire travel, tourism, and entertainment industries will not return to “normal”. These industries and all the people employed by them will not survive small changes. To address The Great Depression, the American government had to adopt full employment policies. We will again need such comprehensive reform.[1]

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[P1] Incrementalism does not work in times of crisis.

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References

  1. https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/494582-the-perils-of-incrementalism
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