Arguments Against Groupthink

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Groupthink is when a large group of people all agree with one opinion for the sake of unity rather than use facts and evidence to form their own opinions. Groupthink has the power to suppress different opinions by creating a feeling of peer pressure that suppresses other opinions. It is a powerful phenomenon that can prevent people from sharing their own ideas and merely agreeing to an idea due to their loyalty and lack of will to disagree. This practice has caused many problems throughout history. Groupthink is a powerful tool of manipulation when used by politicians and spearhead figures. It is often used to spur nationalistic movements. Political figures, such as Stalin and Hitler, were able to use propaganda as an effective method