Second-Order Consequences

See the downstream effects of a decision that aren't obvious today.

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If I {{action}}, walk me through the second- and third-order effects.

What happens 3, 6, and 12 months from now that I'm not seeing today? Cover the
knock-on effects on people, incentives, and systems — not just the obvious
first result.

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