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What Exactly Is a Zero-Gravity Thinker?

A zero-gravity thinker (ZGTer from here on) is a credible outsider brought in to help address the following situations (at a minimum):

• Catch instances in which GroupThink⁶ and ExpertThink⁷ are occurring.

6. “Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, in which the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an incorrect or deviant decision-making outcome. Group members try to minimize conflict and reach a consensus decision without critical evaluation of alternative ideas or viewpoints, and by isolating themselves from outside influences. Loyalty to the group requires individuals to avoid raising controversial issues or alternative solutions, and there is ...