Why is Groupthink Dangerous?
Groupthink can cause people to overlook or reject critical facts, resulting in bad judgments and leadership blunders. As important decision-makers are uninformed of possible risks and dissident perspectives have been silenced, these mistakes sometimes result in disaster or immoral behaviour. Groupthink is especially harmful in political situations because choices are made by collective deliberation and no single member of the group has the knowledge to make an informed decision. Members of the group may feel compelled to conform to the consensus or may exert pressure on other members to conform. This may create the misleading perception that the group is unanimous, creating even greater pressure on group members to conceal their misgivings.
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