Forces and Signals Podcast

The 80/20 Rule: How the Few Shape the Many


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Why do a few things, or people, seem to shape everything else?

This episode is about the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle. More than a productivity tip, it’s a powerful lens for understanding imbalance, leverage, and transformation across systems.

From politics and business to digital platforms and global power, small actors often have outsized influence. But how reliable is this rule? And what happens when we mistake concentration for stability?

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Forces and Signals PodcastBy With Kevin Thomas Ryan