POLLS : It’s All About Nothing
Academia often spends enormous time on meetings, committees, discussions, and processes that appear busy but achieve very little. This survey helps you notice where motion replaces progress and how “nothingness” quietly becomes a part of campus culture.
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8. The Non-Decision Decision: Sometimes the final outcome of a discussion is a non-outcome: “We agree to broadly explore…” or “We acknowledge the concern…” These statements sound official but commit to nothing.
Question: How often do meetings end with vague statements like “We acknowledge” or “We will explore further”?
