Depth, not scale.

principle — attributed to Richard Attias

Larger is not better. Beyond a threshold, additional attendees dilute the quality of conversation, the rate of meaningful encounter, and the convener's ability to hold standards. Choosing depth means saying no to growth that would corrupt the room.

Attias on the deliberate cap on size for curated convenings.

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