The same thing happens in society at large, except the supportive community has financial instead of social motivations. As it turns out, neither situation guarantees a good outcome.

Powerful comparison! I would’ve totally supported your perspective and most likely would’ve made an effort to get this guy’s attention or maybe other people’s attention.

Awareness of groupthink dynamics is so crucial, even in spaces that perceive themselves as independent of those subtle yet powerful social realities. And we’re all vulnerable to those realities, so even more important to practice collective humility and seek different perspectives