Underdog strategies often involve innovation. (OP mentions David vs Goliath as a classic underdog narrative; another commenter points out that David’s sling & stones were a superior strategy in that combat.) Favoring underdogs could increase the larger group’s exposure to innovation, indirectly helping it learn and adapt to new conditions.
Underdog strategies often involve innovation. (OP mentions David vs Goliath as a classic underdog narrative; another commenter points out that David’s sling & stones were a superior strategy in that combat.) Favoring underdogs could increase the larger group’s exposure to innovation, indirectly helping it learn and adapt to new conditions.