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Synchronization

When there are equal proportions of hipsters and conformists, the entire population tends to switch randomly between different trends.

For example, if the majority of individuals shave their beards, then most hipsters will want to grow a beard. If this trend becomes the norm, hipsters will switch to shaving.

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