1: Can you think of a time when a group made a better decision than an individual? What made it work?

2: Have you ever been influenced by the “majority opinion” even when you disagreed? Tell the story.

3: Why do you think people feel safer agreeing with a group rather than standing out?

4: In your culture, is it more common to follow the group or think independently? Why?

5: Do you trust online reviews (restaurants, products, etc.)? Why or why not?

6: What’s an example of a “bad crowd decision” in history or society? What went wrong?

7: Do you think social media makes group thinking stronger or more dangerous? How?

8: When does asking for too many opinions become a problem?

9: Imagine you’re the only person who disagrees in a group. What would you do—and why?