Mr Brody does not, however, advance his position by means of conventional argument.

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On the other hand, WB tends to be very disciplined in messaging, even during internal debates, so it might make more sense to think that some lower-level folks heard the rumors and know about the different ideas floating around, and it was one of those lower-level people who took the info and leaked it in order to advance one position or the other.

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"The key was to take a position in advance of the then-fashionable theory, " says Browne.

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