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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Diverse teams challenge each other, push boundaries, and avoid the pitfalls of groupthink.
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John Hope Bryant, TIME, 20 Sep. 2024
The narrative of who won, the kind of groupthink of the commentariat, gets endlessly discussed in the days after the debate — and, in this case, that narrative is: Harris won by effectively baiting Trump.
—Andrew Prokop, Vox, 11 Sep. 2024
So how can organizations that use AI tools prevent groupthink and mediocre ideas?
6 Strategies For Better Brainstorming With AI
Generating, selecting and nurturing ideas is more critical than ever.
—Gustavo Razzetti, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Rand had come home, and that home was the groupthink atmosphere that her alter ego, Alisa Rosenbaum, had fled.
—Marco Roth, Washington Post, 30 July 2024
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John Hope Bryant, TIME, 20 Sep. 2024
The narrative of who won, the kind of groupthink of the commentariat, gets endlessly discussed in the days after the debate — and, in this case, that narrative is: Harris won by effectively baiting Trump.
—Andrew Prokop, Vox, 11 Sep. 2024
So how can organizations that use AI tools prevent groupthink and mediocre ideas?
6 Strategies For Better Brainstorming With AI
Generating, selecting and nurturing ideas is more critical than ever.
—Gustavo Razzetti, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Rand had come home, and that home was the groupthink atmosphere that her alter ego, Alisa Rosenbaum, had fled.
—Marco Roth, Washington Post, 30 July 2024
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“Groupthink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groupthink. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.
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