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This response from the Norwegian foreign office makes it seem like the man lacked proper documentation, which led to the search. However, it’s unclear to me whether the comment is specific to this case or just a general statement.
> According to this theory, when two actions or ideas are not psychologically consistent with each other, people do all in their power to change them until they become consistent. [0]
In this case, OP didn’t like Saget but admired Macdonald — who DID like Saget. OP resolved this conflict by admiring Saget as well.
Who cares about the narrative unless you need to raise capital again soon? The money you get in an IPO actually goes into the business, while the trading price of the stock has no impact on the business.
A look at the chart in the article contradicts the "stunning" element: It seems that this measure has been in the mid-to-high 20%s for at least two decades. So, while this number might inform certain policy decisions, it doesn't appear to be far outside the norm.