Chesterton's Fence
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Gilbert Keith Chesterton (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936) was an English Christian apologist writer. Chesterton's wit, paradoxical style, and defence of tradition made him a dominant figure in early 20th-century literature.
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Gilbert Keith Chesterton (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936) was an English Christian apologist writer. Chesterton's wit, paradoxical style, and defence of tradition made him a dominant figure in early 20th-century literature.
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A principle of prudent reform proposed by G.K. Chesterton. Institutions or structures in the status quo that seem useless are often set up in the past to address a certain risk; rashly removing them will release suppressed side effects. The mechanism is 'lag in secondary effects'—what you see as 'useless' is evidence that it is working.
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