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What does it mean?
A campaign slogan questioning if life or politics can be simpler.
In plain terms
Could things be more simple?
What can you take from it?
Simplifying complex systems is a common goal.

Where it applies

  • elections
  • policy pitches
  • public debate

Putting it to work

  • campaign slogan
  • policy pitch

Questions to consider

  • When is simplicity a trap?
  • What makes governance hard?

Another view

Simplicity can overlook necessary complexity.

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