Groupthink, confirmation bias, and conformity subtly distort our perceptions, leading to flawed judgments and, at times, disastrous consequences. Historical examples like the Bay of Pigs invasion, the lead-up to the Iraq War, and the Jonestown Massacre illustrate these biases' profound effects on collective and individual decision-making. By understanding and acknowledging these cognitive traps and their effects in the digital age, we can better navigate the complexities of human thought and foster more informed, critical thinking.

In the digital age, cognitive biases like groupthink, confirmation bias, and conformity significantly impact decision-making. Groupthink can be observed in the rise and fall of investment trends, such as the GameStop stock surge, where online communities on platforms like Reddit collectively pushed the stock price up without critical evaluation. Confirmation bias is prevalent in how social media platforms like Facebook and X (formerly Twitter)........

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