If Everyone Is Thinking Alike, Then Somebody Isn’t Thinking George S. Patton

If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn’t thinking. Credit: George Patton Posts where this quotation is embedded Brainstorming A group discussion to produce a list of ideas or solutions to a problem. Conversation Is Not a Panacea for All Our Problems ** But it goes a long way Debate Argument is meant to reveal the truth, not … Continue reading If Everyone Is Thinking Alike, Then Somebody Isn’t Thinking George S. Patton

Munk Debates and Dialogues Excellent debates and dialogues

Gurteen Knowledge Blog   October 2, 2022, 18:41I recently discovered Munk Debates and the Munk Debate website. They have some excellent debates, and I love their mission. Interestingly, they also have Munk Dialogues though I find them a little disappointing as they are not dialogues (conversations between equals) but soft interviews – in other words, the interviewer … Continue reading Munk Debates and Dialogues Excellent debates and dialogues

The Impact of Cognitive Biases in Conversation Cognitive biases can lead to flawed or irrational conclusions in a conversation

Cognitive biases affect how we interpret and respond to conversation and reason together, potentially leading to flawed or irrational conclusions, but there are ways to mitigate their impact. Introduction Cognitive biases are mental shortcuts or tendencies that our brain uses to process information and make judgments. They can lead us to make poor decisions, overlook … Continue reading The Impact of Cognitive Biases in Conversation Cognitive biases can lead to flawed or irrational conclusions in a conversation

Groupthink The desire for harmony in a group can result in irrational decisions

Groupthink is a cognitive bias that occurs when group members prioritize harmony and conformity over critical thinking and independent decision-making, leading to poor decision-making and a lack of creativity. Groupthink is a phenomenon that occurs when the members of a group make a decision or come to a conclusion without adequately considering all of the … Continue reading Groupthink The desire for harmony in a group can result in irrational decisions

Consensus ** The trouble with consenus

Resources Forbes: Consensus – Team Building’s Silent Killer Blog Post: The trouble with the consensus model Dave Snowden: On navigating conflict [Status: stub] POST NAVIGATION Pop-up all posts in this chapter × AppendixThe History and Development of the Socratic Method **The History and Development of the Scientific Method **The Two Critical Inquiry Pillars of Civilization … Continue reading Consensus ** The trouble with consenus

Group Polarization The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members

Group polarization is the tendency for group discussions to result in a more extreme version of the group’s initial position due to a lack of consideration for alternative viewpoints and a tendency to advocate for one’s views. Group polarization is a phenomenon that occurs when the members of a group become more extreme in their … Continue reading Group Polarization The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members

Wisdom of Crowds of Crowds Crowds within a crowd outperform 'wisdom of the crowd'

The wisdom of crowds is the concept that large groups of people are collectively smarter than individuals regarding problem-solving, decision-making, and predicting. However, the method can be improved with the wisdom of crowds of crowds. In the concept of the wisdom of crowds, individuals in a group are privately asked to answer a question, such … Continue reading Wisdom of Crowds of Crowds Crowds within a crowd outperform ‘wisdom of the crowd’