group-think

Jay Van Bavel is not your average Manhattanite professor, and this is not your average conversation. Jay explains how group identity shapes our minds and our behaviours – giving us common goals, but in some cases, driving deep divisions. He describes how being part of a group can make us better and healthier -- but also leaves us vulnerable to group-think. We talk about why choosing the right group is the most important decision you’ll make in your life, how identity shapes our response to tragedy, and how a piece of cubed cheese almost killed him, but also helped him form a much deeper relationship.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Much of our culture is national or group focused. This culture allows unprecedented anonymity and is void of personal accountability. To create real change in a culture we need to stand up individually and locally for what we believe in. Dr. Jonny explains that if we assume someone else will take responsibility or if we allow a “group-think” mentality, nothing will change. Whatever we take responsibility in, we have authority over, and each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.