same tracks". Great minds apply themselves to common problems and goals but differ in the solutions they might conjure up, making your above points (Thought Diversity, Solution Simulation, Collaboration) a meaningful part of the process. As long as they're in control or in the majority progress is possible.
When the ratio of fools to thinkers tips in the fools' favor you get Groupthink, Decision Inertia, and Mob Mentality. …