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Why group discussions can push views to extremes

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Never put like-minded people in an echo chamber unless you want chaos. Group polarization dictates that when individuals with similar, moderate views gather to discuss an issue, they inevitably walk away with vastly more extreme and radicalized stances. A casual club meeting about local zoning laws can rapidly escalate into a passionate mob demanding a complete societal overhaul.

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