groupthink
noun
group·think
ˈgrüp-ˌthiŋk 
: a pattern of thought characterized by self-deception, forced manufacture of consent, and conformity to group values and ethics
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Research shows that groupthink is a waste of time, producing fewer and lower-quality ideas than independent ideation.
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Craig Crisler, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Young Morrison got a harsh lesson in how things are done in a blue state: Liberal groupthink is gospel, dissenters are heretics who should be hushed.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
Independent Insight from non-family professionals to challenge assumptions and avoid groupthink.
—Paul Westall, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
This effect is exacerbated by sycophancy and can spark groupthink, ignoring dissent or mistaking silence for support.
—Nuala Walsh, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Craig Crisler, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Young Morrison got a harsh lesson in how things are done in a blue state: Liberal groupthink is gospel, dissenters are heretics who should be hushed.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
Independent Insight from non-family professionals to challenge assumptions and avoid groupthink.
—Paul Westall, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
This effect is exacerbated by sycophancy and can spark groupthink, ignoring dissent or mistaking silence for support.
—Nuala Walsh, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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“Groupthink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groupthink. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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