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11-17-2024, 11:17 AM
(11-17-2024, 06:10 AM)jetpilot Wrote: Only dumb/brainwashed people have zero complaints about the freak show that was the last 4 years and are suddenly worried about "muh democracy"Stupidity is the least of their problems. They are victims of an almost always fatal condition called "groupthink."
Galactic level stupidity.
- Definition: Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people in which the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.
- Pressure to Conform: Members of the group may feel pressure not to express arguments against any of the group’s views, leading to a decrease in critical thinking and skepticism.
- Illusion of Unanimity: Groupthink may produce an apparent consensus by suppressing dissenting viewpoints and isolating the group from outside influences.
- Self-Censorship: Individuals avoid voicing contrary opinions due to the fear of disrupting the apparent harmony or because they believe their concerns are unique to them.
- Illusion of Invulnerability: Groups under the influence of groupthink tend to be overly optimistic and take extreme risks.
- Direct Pressure on Dissenters: Members who offer arguments against any of the group’s plans may be pressured by other members to conform to the majority opinion.
- Mindguards: Some members may appoint themselves as protectors against adverse information that might threaten group complacency.
- Stereotyping the Out-group: The group may construct negative stereotypes of external critics or rivals, further entrenching their own views.
These dynamics can lead to suboptimal outcomes and decisions that are not based on a rational assessment of all information available.
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History Will Not Forget: Seth Andrews - by Old School Hound - 11-17-2024, 02:14 AM
RE: History Will Not Forget: Seth Andrews - by Old School Hound - 11-17-2024, 03:21 AM
RE: History Will Not Forget: Seth Andrews - by jetpilot - 11-17-2024, 06:10 AM
RE: History Will Not Forget: Seth Andrews - by Hoot Gibson - 11-17-2024, 11:17 AM
RE: History Will Not Forget: Seth Andrews - by jetpilot - 11-17-2024, 02:33 PM
RE: History Will Not Forget: Seth Andrews - by Hoot Gibson - 11-18-2024, 08:32 AM
RE: History Will Not Forget: Seth Andrews - by jetpilot - 11-18-2024, 09:30 AM
RE: History Will Not Forget: Seth Andrews - by Hoot Gibson - 11-18-2024, 10:19 AM
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