Agriableness Is a Major Cause of Groupthink

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In negotiation research, the problem is literally called agreement bias. You take a deal that's worse than an alternative you have because you're too uncomfortable saying no to the person right in front of you. Agriableness is a major cause of groupthink. It's a bunch of people nodding and striving for consensus instead of sharing their dissenting views or divergent opinions.

We’re taught that the mark of surefire intelligence is the ability to think and learn. But in his new book, “Think Again,” Adam Grant says that in our turbulent world, there’s a more important skill: the ability to rethink and unlearn. If you can learn how to revise your opinions, check your ego, and admit when you’re wrong, then you’ll be on a path toward wisdom and joy.