Building a Better America

Students are graduating college and entering a rough society. Jobs are low, the market is constantly crashing, and meanwhile the only thing racking up is everyone’s debt. What is the cause of this tragedy? It is the need to conform to one central idea, a phenomena known as groupthink. We are entering an era of groupthink, when disagreeing is considered foolish or iniquitous. It is encouraged to our upcoming generation to regain the freedom to think for ourselves. 

               Disagreeing with someone does not make them your enemy. When in the heat of discussion one must remember that there is never one central idea. There are always multiple solutions to a problem. Valuing other opinions will create innovation. It will also make people feel accepted. We contest many petty arguments that are not worth the fight. We see this often in politics. Politicians argue over something small and fail to see the big picture. However it is in those small fights that innovation is created. If we give each other the chance to speak we will appreciate each other’s opinion. It other words, argue only the big cases that are worth fighting for.

               I agree that we living in a society that is easily swayed by on opinion. Groups are constantly seeking conformity. It has become common to see large groups going along with one central idea because it is easier than contesting their own beliefs. Consider a society where everyone thought the same way and everyone’s behaviors mirrored one another. This society will not grow and therefore could never change. This is where America stands. If we want to see our country improve we need to allow people to form their own thoughts. This cannot happen if we continue to make our peers feel stupid for thinking differently than we do.
Do you think that solving groupthink will fix the problems of American society? If not, then what do you suppose is the problem that graduates are facing when they enter society?