If three people are coming over for dinner, does that stress you out?
What if it’s 17?
If you’re giving a talk explaining your strategy to four people, does it feel like a high-risk event? What if it’s 54?
How many more people are required before it flips to stressful? Because the last person is just one person.
If you’re performing in an auditorium, there are still only thirty people you can see from the stage.
N + 1 is just 1 more.