Second Thoughts
Ep. 52 — Why Do Smart People Make Terrible Decisions Together? The Science of Groupthink
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Why do smart groups make dumb decisions and what can you do about it? In this episode of Second Thoughts, Dr. Roger Hall breaks down the psychology of groupthink: the invisible force that causes intelligent, well-meaning teams to take on more risk, ignore warning signs, and rationalize catastrophic choices. From the Bay of Pigs invasion to the Challenger disaster to the Boeing 737 Max,…