What's the cure for the 'design disease'?

There is an epidemic in the design industry. The sickness takes many forms and can affect any one of its citizens at any time. The symptoms, if not caught early, can lead to catastrophic consequences. The disease is known by many names, but the one I shall call it is 'ego'. It can attack anywhere, anytime and usually starts when someone triggers a debate by voicing his or her opinion. A bit like this one.

Don't get me wrong: discussion is a good thing and I encourage it, but I feel that we waste a lot of energy on things that don't need it. Take the debate on skeuomorphic versus flat design. I know I should just walk away, for my own sanity and wellbeing. But that tooth needs prodding.

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