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Chris -- 2025-05-10
Originally a technical term describing an often painful move from one conceptual framework to a new one based on improved knowledge and understanding, paradigm shift is sometimes bandied about by folk keen to use it for even relatively insignificant changes. The ear of a listener unfamiliar with the word ‘paradigm’ might substitute one they know well, reflecting in this case an improbably enhanced improvement.
After reading it I had a paradise shift in the way I viewed all things political and economic. That was over 25 years ago and his wisdom …
Personally I think we are beginning to see a paradise shift in Australian consciousness.
We must recognize the paradise shift that we are facing with now before we can come up with good solution.
The paradise shift in the market from conventional to online marketing has provided a much-needed thrust to the digital marketing industry
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