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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His ideas were pretty extreme: that institutions at the heart of American intellectual life, like the mainstream media and academia, have been overrun by progressive groupthink and need to be dissolved.
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David Marchese, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
As a consequence of groupthink, organizations often become overly risk-averse.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This story illuminates how differing priorities and a lack of self-awareness can cause major societal fractures, fostering groupthink and barbarism.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
This data certainly may be susceptible to groupthink and other biases that may be harder to identify.
—Tim Cato, The Athletic, 24 July 2024
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David Marchese, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
As a consequence of groupthink, organizations often become overly risk-averse.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This story illuminates how differing priorities and a lack of self-awareness can cause major societal fractures, fostering groupthink and barbarism.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
This data certainly may be susceptible to groupthink and other biases that may be harder to identify.
—Tim Cato, The Athletic, 24 July 2024
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“Groupthink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groupthink. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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