Victims of groupthink tend to collectively rationalize and discount warning signs that should lead them to reconsider earlier decisions.

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Victims of groupthink become so committed to a decision that they tend to ignore or rationalize any contrary evidence or warning signs that would suggest they need to reconsider their decision. This can lead to disastrous outcomes as the group becomes more and more entrenched in their faulty decision-making process.

Victims of Groupthink Tend to Collectively Rationalize and Discount Warning