We all had a better idea. We all knew that you were wrong. We knew it from the beginning
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A group collectively recognized a mistake from the start, despite others’ denial.
- In plain terms
- Everyone knew the idea was wrong from the beginning.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust collective intuition when it signals an error.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you ignored a group's early warning?
- How can you balance group intuition with evidence?
Another view
Group consensus can be wrong if everyone shares the same bias.
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