The hyper-specific, situational groupthink that emerges spontaneously within a single physical meeting or gathering, dictated by the immediate power dynamics, unspoken social cues, and emotional temperature of that specific "room." It’s the pressure to conform to the vibe right now, whether it's a boardroom requiring unanimous optimism, a classroom where the teacher's favorite student sets the opinion, or a party where dissent would kill the mood. The thinking is not about ideology or profession, but about maintaining the social integrity of the temporary micro-collective.
Roomthinking / Room Groupthinking Example: In a tense executive meeting where the CEO has staked their reputation on a failing project, Roomthinking takes hold. Even managers with private doubts nod along to the CEO's unrealistic salvage plan. To voice skepticism would break the room's fragile consensus and mark them as disloyal. The decision—obviously bad to any outside observer—becomes the group's truth for the duration of the meeting, driven purely by the social physics of that specific space.
by Dumuabzu February 5, 2026
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