Extreme Quote by Daniel Kahneman
“Groups tend to be more extreme than individuals.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow, 2011
Collective groups amplify extreme opinions more than individuals do.
In simple terms: Groups can become more extreme.
Beware groupthink.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- online forums
- political rallies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep groups balanced?
- What mechanisms reduce group extremism?
Groups can also moderate extremes.