Navigating Groupthink: Dissent and Dialogue

This chapter examines the impact of groupthink on decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly regarding school closures and public health measures. It highlights the challenges faced by individuals expressing dissenting views and the ramifications of a polarized discourse surrounding major issues like climate change and Brexit. The importance of open dialogue and adversarial collaboration is underscored as a means to counteract entrenched groupthink and foster a more inclusive exchange of ideas.