Cognitive Biases
  • Social
  • Belief
  • Politics

Groupthink

Due to a desire for conformity and harmony in the group, we make irrational decisions, often to minimize conflict.

ExampleSally wants to get ice cream. Francis wants to shop for T-shirts. You suggest getting T-shirts with pictures of ice cream on them.
What to doGive one person the job of arguing against the plan, and ask for objections before the decision, not after.

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