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> Certain cognitive styles are over-represented in the HN comments section which, from my empirical observations, do not match that of the broader population.
by inamberclad 6y ago
> Certain cognitive styles are over-represented in the HN comments section which, from my empirical observations, do not match that of the broader population.
I'd call it groupthink but your assessment is probably fairer.
- TeMPOraL 6y agoGroupthink isn't the right term to describe a fluid group of Internet commenters that post semi-anonymously, and only on the topics of their choosing. There's no pressure forcing a common belief system, other than self-selection.
- inamberclad 6y agoNo, but HN produces self-reinforcing discourse.