Group dynamics can really affect how we think about right and wrong and how we make choices. Here are a few ways I’ve noticed this happening:
Groupthink: Sometimes, people really want to get along, so they ignore important ethical issues. When everyone just follows what the majority thinks, it leaves no space for different opinions. This can lead to bad and unethical choices because we stop thinking critically.
Polarization: When groups talk about tricky ethical problems, they can end up leaning too far in one direction. If a few strong opinions take over, the whole group might make riskier or more unethical choices, missing out on the finer details.
Social Influence: The need to fit in can lead people to go against their own values. It’s easy to ignore personal beliefs when everyone else thinks differently.
In short, the relationships and interactions in a group can greatly affect how we make ethical decisions. This shapes not just what we decide, but also how we feel about our choices.
Group dynamics can really affect how we think about right and wrong and how we make choices. Here are a few ways I’ve noticed this happening:
Groupthink: Sometimes, people really want to get along, so they ignore important ethical issues. When everyone just follows what the majority thinks, it leaves no space for different opinions. This can lead to bad and unethical choices because we stop thinking critically.
Polarization: When groups talk about tricky ethical problems, they can end up leaning too far in one direction. If a few strong opinions take over, the whole group might make riskier or more unethical choices, missing out on the finer details.
Social Influence: The need to fit in can lead people to go against their own values. It’s easy to ignore personal beliefs when everyone else thinks differently.
In short, the relationships and interactions in a group can greatly affect how we make ethical decisions. This shapes not just what we decide, but also how we feel about our choices.