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Tribal thinking is a form of cognitive bias where we tend to conform to the beliefs and attitudes of one of our tribal groups. It can lead to a lack of critical thinking, an inability to consider alternative perspectives, and inter-group conflict.

Wikipedia Entry: groupthink

Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people in which the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome. Cohesiveness, or the desire for cohesiveness, in a group may produce a tendency among its members to agree at all costs. This causes the group to minimize conflict and reach a consensus decision without critical evaluation.

Groupthink is a construct of social psychology but has an extensive reach and influences literature in the fields of communication studies, political science, management, and organizational theory, as well as important aspects of deviant religious cult behaviour.

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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

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What Are Beliefs? Ideas that are held to be true but not necessarily supported by any evidence

Beliefs are ideas that we hold to be true. However, we have no evidence to support many of them.  False beliefs lead us to the wrong conclusions. We need to question and challenge our beliefs continually. What is a belief? Another use of the word belief is when we say, for example, that we believe … Continue reading What Are Beliefs? Ideas that are held to be true but not necessarily supported by any evidence

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Our Tribal Nature The human brain is hardwired to be tribal

Humans are innately tribal. We need to belong to groups (tribes) and maintain fulfilling relationships with others. This need significantly impacts how we interact with each other and, in turn, society. Dictionary Definition A tribe is a group of people, often of related families, who live together, sharing the same language, culture, and history, especially … Continue reading Our Tribal Nature The human brain is hardwired to be tribal

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Converse in Good Faith Be sincere, fair, open, and honest, regardless of the outcome

Converse in good faith: Converse with the intent to be sincere, fair, open, and honest, regardless of the outcome of the interaction.  Converse in good faith In human interactions, good faith is the intent to be sincere, to be fair, open, and honest, regardless of the outcome of the interaction. Credit: Wikipedia Assume good faith … Continue reading Converse in Good Faith Be sincere, fair, open, and honest, regardless of the outcome