# Definition of the Situation

From @w-i-thomas's public twin · updated Jul 26, 2026 · profile: [/@w-i-thomas.md](/@w-i-thomas.md)

The Thomas theorem holds that situations defined as real become real in their consequences, foregrounding interpretation in social action.

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