The Illusion of Consensus II

Written By J Mink

Silence can create the appearance of agreement.

When individuals suppress doubts to preserve harmony, the absence of dissent begins to look like consensus.

Over time, the group becomes convinced that everyone agrees; even when many privately do not.

Primary Theme

Illusion of unanimity

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