Groupthink mentality prevails in the age of virtue dictatorship from "summary" of Dictatorship of Virtue by Richard Bernstein
In our current age, there is a prevailing mentality known as groupthink. This mentality is characterized by a desire for conformity and unanimity within a group, often at the expense of critical thinking and independent judgment. Groupthink thrives in environments where individuals are afraid to express dissenting opinions or challenge the status quo. The rise of virtue dictatorship has only exacerbated this groupthink mentality. In a virtue dictatorship, certain moral values and beliefs are imposed on society as the ultimate truth, leaving little room for discussion or debate. Those who do not conform to these values are often shamed or ostracized, c...
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