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Taking generic patterns one at a time allows deep agreement to surface because people focus on one center at a time, avoiding the chaos of unfocused discussion

Explains the mechanism by which the fundamental process achieves unanimity

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Christopher Alexander
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One-Pattern-at-a-Time Collective Vision Process
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In community planning, people have different values and interests, and conventional mass discussions often lead to confusion and wrangling.

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