Belief is a Delusion
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Groupthink General TopicsWhat is groupthink |
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Apr 7 What is Groupthink? by Atheist Insurgency |
Illusion of InvulnerabilityCreates excessive optimism that encourages taking extreme risks. |
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Collective RationalizationMembers discount warnings and do not reconsider their assumptions. |
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Belief in Inherent MoralityMembers believe in the rightness of their cause and therefore ignore the ethical or moral consequences of their decisions. |
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Stereotyped Views of Out-groupsNegative views of “enemy” make effective responses to conflict seem unnecessary. |
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Direct Pressure on DissentersMembers are under pressure not to express arguments against any of the group’s views. |
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Self-censorshipDoubts and deviations from the perceived group consensus are not expressed. |
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Illusion of UnanimityThe majority view and judgments are assumed to be unanimous. |
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Self-appointed ‘mindguards’Members protect the group and the leader from information that is problematic or contradictory to the group’s cohesiveness, view, and/or decisions. |
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Remedies for GroupthinkWhat remedies? |
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