Phrases with «collective delusion»

The phrase "collective delusion" refers to a situation where a group of people, rather than an individual, believe in and maintain a false or irrational belief or idea. It occurs when a shared misconception or illusion is accepted and upheld by a community or society as if it were true. Full definition

collective delusion

Sentences with «collective delusion»

Because he was chosen on a false prospectus, or rather one founded on collective delusion. (telegraph.co.uk)
Or another brick in the wall of collective delusion that seeks hope in hopelessly weak goals and hopelessly weak actions? (climateinteractive.org)
Of course, we can all enjoy a good chuckle at their ignorance & naivete, yet somehow we can't imagine people one day being equally amused at our own collective delusion — that a series of electronic book entries on a central bank computer is somehow any different than coin clipping. (wexboy.wordpress.com)
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Phrases with «collective delusion»

Sentences with «collective delusion»

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