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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Expanding viewpoint diversity Conservatives have long complained Ivy League institutions engage in groupthink and policing of ideas, and Harvard President Alan Garber has acknowledged the need for a wider spectrum of views.
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Andy Rose, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
And that’s a problem because groupthink kills innovation, stalls growth, and prevents companies from adapting to a rapidly changing business landscape.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Dissent simply isn’t permitted when groupthink is operating.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2025
Probe Assumptions – Question assumptions that could hinder innovation and promote groupthink, fostering healthy skepticism to reveal deeper insights.
—Committee Of 200, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Andy Rose, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
And that’s a problem because groupthink kills innovation, stalls growth, and prevents companies from adapting to a rapidly changing business landscape.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Dissent simply isn’t permitted when groupthink is operating.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2025
Probe Assumptions – Question assumptions that could hinder innovation and promote groupthink, fostering healthy skepticism to reveal deeper insights.
—Committee Of 200, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Groupthink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groupthink. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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