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Witch Hunt: High School Class Learns the Dangers of Groupthink

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Witch Hunt: High School Class Learns the Dangers of Groupthink

Imagine a room full of high school students, each one nervously glancing around at their classmates, trying to decide who they can trust. They’ve been told that there are witches amongst them, and that their goal is to form the largest group possible without a witch in it. They’re all competing for the highest grade, but little do they know, the game they’re playing has a much deeper lesson to teach them. This is the powerful lesson learned from a high school class as they studied the Salem Witch Trials.

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One of my friends told me about a powerful lesson in her daughter’s school class recently. They’re learning about the Salem Witch Trials, and their teacher told them they were going to play a game.

“I’m going to come around and whisper to each of you whether you’re a witch or a regular person. Your goal is to build the largest group possible that does NOT have a witch in it. At the end, any group found to include a witch gets a failing grade.”

The teens dove into grilling each other. One fairly large group formed, but most of the students broke into small, exclusive groups, turning away anyone they thought gave off even a hint of guilt.

“Okay,” the teacher said. “You’ve got your groups. Time to find out which ones fail. All witches, please raise your hands.”

No one raised a hand.

The kids were confused and told the teacher he’d messed up the game. “Did I? Was anyone in Salem an actual witch? Or did everyone just believe what they’d been told?”

And that is how you teach kids how easy it is to divide a community.

Bottom line

Shunning, scapegoating and dividing destroys far more than they protect. There’s plenty of it going around.

Do not allow the ruling elite to divide and destroy us. We must remain united against those who would do so.

Groupthink

Groupthink is a phenomenon where individuals in a group tend to conform to the opinions and decisions of the group, rather than thinking independently. While this can lead to a sense of unity and cohesion within the group, it can also have negative consequences, such as poor decision-making, lack of creativity, and an uncritical acceptance of group beliefs. To avoid these hazards, it is important to encourage dissenting opinions and consider alternative perspectives.

Additionally, creating an atmosphere of psychological safety where dissenting opinions are accepted and valued can help prevent pressure to conform. Fact-checking and encouraging skepticism can also help prevent the uncritical acceptance of group beliefs. By being aware of the dangers of groupthink and implementing strategies to avoid them, groups can make better decisions and achieve their goals more effectively.

You can read more about groupthink in the article, So, Your Spiritual Awakening Cost You Some Friends

Groupthink: 10 Hidden Hazards and How to Avoid Them

1. Poor decision-making.

Solution: Encourage dissenting opinions and consider alternative perspectives. When individuals in a group or organization feel comfortable sharing their dissenting views, it allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the issue at hand and can lead to better-informed decisions. Additionally, by considering alternative perspectives, the group can gain a more holistic understanding of the problem and can come up with more innovative and creative solutions.

2. Lack of creativity.

Solution: Brainstorming and encouraging unconventional ideas. Brainstorming is a technique that allows groups to generate a large number of ideas in a short amount of time. This can be a valuable tool for generating new and innovative solutions to problems. Brainstorming with diverse groups can also help to overcome the dangers of groupthink by bringing in different perspectives and ideas.

Encouraging unconventional ideas during brainstorming is also an important aspect, as these ideas can challenge the group’s assumptions and push them to think outside of the box. This can lead to more creative solutions and help to break free from the constraints of traditional thinking.

3. Uncritical acceptance of group beliefs.

Solution: Encourage skepticism. Skepticism means being critical of information and claims, and not accepting things at face value. By encouraging skepticism within a group, members can question the information they receive, and evaluate the evidence and reasoning behind it. This can help to prevent the uncritical acceptance of group beliefs and ensure that the group is making decisions based on sound reasoning and evidence.

Encouraging skepticism can also help to identify potential biases and flaws in the group’s thinking, and can help to avoid the pitfalls of group polarization. Additionally, it can also help to create an atmosphere of intellectual curiosity where the group is continuously seeking out new information and perspectives.

4. Pressure to conform.

Solution: Create an atmosphere where dissenting opinions are accepted and valued. When members of a group feel comfortable expressing dissenting views, it allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the issue at hand and can lead to better-informed decisions.

5. Self-censorship.

Solution: Create an environment where all members feel free to express their thoughts and feelings. When individuals in a group or organization feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings, it allows for open and honest communication, which is crucial for addressing issues, resolving conflicts, and making well-informed decisions.

6. Stereotyping.

Solution: Educate group members about the dangers of stereotyping and encouraging them to challenge their own biases. Stereotyping can lead to misinformation and a lack of understanding of different perspectives, which can negatively impact decision-making and problem-solving. Educating group members about the dangers of stereotyping can be achieved by providing training and workshops on the topic, discussing real-life examples, and encouraging members to reflect on their own biases.

7. Exclusion of outside perspectives.

Solution: Incorporate perspectives from outside the group. When a group only considers perspectives from within, it can lead to a lack of understanding and a narrow perspective on issues. By incorporating perspectives from outside the group, the group can gain a more comprehensive understanding of the issue at hand and can come up with more innovative and creative solutions.

8. Incomplete information.

Solution: Encouraging members to question the information they receive. When individuals in a group or organization feel comfortable questioning the information they receive, it allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the issue at hand and can lead to better-informed decisions.

9. Group polarization.

Solution: Seek out dissenting opinions and encourage dialogue and debate within the group. Encouraging dialogue and debate within the group can be achieved by fostering an open and inclusive culture where members feel comfortable sharing their dissenting views, and where dissenting opinions are accepted and valued. This can be achieved by actively seeking out dissenting opinions, creating a safe space for dissenting opinions, and not discouraging members from speaking up. The group leader can also play an important role by modeling openness to dissenting opinions and encouraging others to do the same.

10. Lack of accountability.

Solution: Assign roles and responsibilities within the group and hold members accountable for their actions. When roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and members are held accountable for their actions, it ensures that the group is working towards a common goal and that each member is contributing to the group’s success.

Assigning roles and responsibilities within the group can be achieved by clearly defining the tasks and responsibilities of each member, and by ensuring that each member has the necessary skills and resources to fulfill their role. It is also important to ensure that the roles and responsibilities are distributed fairly and that each member is given an opportunity to contribute to the group’s goals.

Conclusion

And thus, the lesson was learned, and the class went on their way, but not without a few students wishing they had a real-life spell to turn their classmates into toads for being so paranoid. I guess that’s what happens when you play with fire, or in this case, witches. The moral of the story, don’t judge a book by its cover or accuse someone of being a witch just because they have a wart or two… or even three. Always make sure to have a good evidence before accusing someone.

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