#group thinking

[mrmupi]

The Herd Mentality: Understanding Its Grip and Embracing Independent Thinking

In a world where individuality is celebrated, the concept of herd mentality continues to wield significant influence over human behavior. But what exactly is herd mentality, and why do people succumb to it? Herd mentality refers to the tendency for individuals to follow the actions, behaviors, or beliefs of a larger group, often without questioning or critically evaluating those actions or…

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[ethtropy]

#InfoWords - #infostorms shows how #Information may be used to improve the quality of personal #Decision and #Group #Thinking but also warns against the informational pitfalls which modern #Information #Technology may amplify. Book by Vincent Hendricks and Pelle Hansen. http://ow.ly/YzhV50xRc3k

[meriwetinc-blog]

Egregore, The power of Group-Think

The word “Egregore” derives from the Greek word egrégoroi, meaning “watchers,” which also transliterates as “Grigori.” The word appears in the Septuagint translation of the Book of Lamentations, as well as the Book of Jubilees and the Book of Enoch. Even being derived from the word Grigori, which acquired a somewhat negative aspectation over the time, the [...]

When a group of people pray and meditate collectively towards an objective, an Egregore of protection and blessing is sent forth, as a circle of Light that shields and safeguards the purpose of the prayers.

[michaelsmosey]

It is naively assumed that the fact that the majority of people share certain ideas or feelings proves the validity of these ideas and feelings. Nothing is further from the truth ... Just as there is a folie à deux there is a folie à millions.

Erich Fromm; The Sane Society

[magearchivist]

Become suspicious of anyone who tries to tell other people (o a group of people, for that matter) how they should behave, 

how they should think, 

how they should talk,

how they should live,

what they should believe in,

what they shouldn’t believe in,

in short, what they are supposed to be.

Because those people seldom know who they are and feel unsure. Therefore, the only way for them to feel safe (and confident about themselves) is to control their environment. Namely, you and anyone else around them.

Never follow people who take the lead. The only lead you should have in life are your mind, your heart and your own free will. 

[sammy-the-best]

He that is taught only by himself has a fool for a master.

Ben Jonson; 17th century English playwright, poet, actor, and literary critic

[thenerdsaurus]

The Simpsons S26E17 - Waiting for Duffman

“Studies show when a decision is made by a group, everyone feels more confident, even though the decision could be incredibly stupid.”