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'''Groupthink''' is a psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of individuals in which the quest for harmony/conformity within the group results in irrational and/or poor decision-making. One early instance of groupthink was depicted in the Babylonic [[Talmud]], where it claimed that not only did the Jewish people no longer need God after their encounter at Mt. Sinai, but also claimed that God must be made subservient to a majority vote of the Rabbinic council.<ref>"Since God already gave the Torah to the Jewish people on Mt. Sinai we no longer pay attention to heavenly voices. God must submit to the decisions of a majority vote of the rabbis." —BT Bava Metzia 59b</ref>

'''Groupthink''' is a psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of individuals in which the quest for harmony/conformity within the group results in irrational and/or poor decision-making. One early instance of groupthink was depicted in the Babylonic [[Talmud]], where it claimed that not only did the Jewish people no longer need God after their encounter at Mt. Sinai, but also claimed that God must be made subservient to a majority vote of the Rabbinic council.<ref>"Since God already gave the Torah to the Jewish people on Mt. Sinai we no longer pay attention to heavenly voices. God must submit to the decisions of a majority vote of the rabbis." —[http://www.angelfire.com/ak5/salafi/RabbiDebateGodAndGodAdmitsDefeat.htm Babylonic Talmud Bava Metzia 59b]</ref>

== Academia and leftist groupthink ==

== Academia and leftist groupthink ==

In academia in the [[Western World]], there is presently [[leftism|leftist]] groupthink.<ref>[http://www.nationalreview.com/article/435173/leftism-academia-groupthink-misrepresentation The Dry Rot of Groupthink in Academia], National Review</ref><ref>[http://townhall.com/columnists/jackkerwick/2016/04/07/leftist-groupthink-in-academia-n2144925 Leftist Groupthink in Academia]</ref>  

In academia in the [[Western World]], there is presently [[leftism|leftist]] groupthink.<ref>[https://www.nationalreview.com/article/435173/leftism-academia-groupthink-misrepresentation The Dry Rot of Groupthink in Academia], National Review</ref><ref>[https://townhall.com/columnists/jackkerwick/2016/04/07/leftist-groupthink-in-academia-n2144925 Leftist Groupthink in Academia]</ref>  

In 2013, an study found that academia was less likely to hire [[Evangelicalism|evangelical Christians]] due to discriminatory attitudes.<ref>[http://townhall.com/columnists/rachelalexander/2013/06/10/suspicions-confirmed-academia-shutting-out-conservative-professors-n1616406/page/full Suspicions Confirmed: Academia Shutting Out Conservative Professors]</ref> See also: [[Atheism and intolerance]]

In 2013, an study found that academia was less likely to hire [[Evangelicalism|evangelical Christians]] due to discriminatory attitudes.<ref>[https://townhall.com/columnists/rachelalexander/2013/06/10/suspicions-confirmed-academia-shutting-out-conservative-professors-n1616406/page/full Suspicions Confirmed: Academia Shutting Out Conservative Professors]</ref> See also: [[Atheism and intolerance]]

The organization [[Accuracy in Academia]], which is a non-profit research group based in Washington, D. C., wants schools to return to their traditional mission - the quest for truth.<ref>[http://www.academia.org/about-aia/ Accuracy in Academia - About]</ref>  

The organization [[Accuracy in Academia]], which is a non-profit research group based in Washington, D. C., wants schools to return to their traditional mission - the quest for truth.<ref>[http://www.academia.org/about-aia/ Accuracy in Academia - About]</ref>  

[[Critical thinking]] is a vital skill to prevent groupthink.  

[[Critical thinking]] is a vital skill to prevent groupthink.  

An American study found that forty-five percent of students achieved no significant improvement in their critical thinking, reasoning or writing skills during their first two years of college. After four years, 36 percent displayed no significant increases in these so-called "higher order" thinking skills.<ref>Rimer, Sara (January 18, 2011). [http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2011/01/18/106949/study-many-college-students-not.html "Study: Many college students not learning to think critically"]. ''The Hechinger Report''.  Reprinted at McClatchyDC website/News/Nation-World/National.</ref>  

An American study found that forty-five percent of students achieved no significant improvement in their critical thinking, reasoning or writing skills during their first two years of college. After four years, 36 percent displayed no significant increases in these so-called "higher order" thinking skills.<ref>Rimer, Sara (January 18, 2011). [https://www.mcclatchydc.com/2011/01/18/106949/study-many-college-students-not.html "Study: Many college students not learning to think critically"]. ''The Hechinger Report''.  Reprinted at McClatchyDC website/News/Nation-World/National.</ref>  

Students, particularly those who made poor curriculum choices, are increasingly angry that college does not adequately prepare them for the marketplace and leaves them with a pile of debt.<ref>Vedder, Richard (April 5, 2011). [http://www.forbes.com/sites/ccap/2011/04/05/the-higher-education-bubble/ "The higher education bubble"]. ''Forbes'' website/Sites/CCAP.</ref> See also: [[Worst college majors]]

Students, particularly those who made poor curriculum choices, are increasingly angry that college does not adequately prepare them for the marketplace and leaves them with a pile of debt.<ref>Vedder, Richard (April 5, 2011). [https://www.forbes.com/sites/ccap/2011/04/05/the-higher-education-bubble/ "The higher education bubble"]. ''Forbes'' website/Sites/CCAP.</ref> See also: [[Worst college majors]]

 

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