Groupthink
The perceived importance of nuclear power is an example of groupthink.
"Groupthink” defined by Yale research psychologist Irving Janis as:

“A mode of thinking that people engage in when they are deeply involved in a cohesive in-group, when the members' strivings for unanimity override their motivation to realistically appraise alternative courses of action.”
 
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Nuclear Politics »Nuclear Politics
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Nuclear challenges for the international community? »Nuclear challenges for the international community?
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Expanding use of civil nuclear power »Expanding use of civil nuclear power
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Groupthink
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Nuclear power is an inalienable right  »Nuclear power is an inalienable right
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Opposition to nuclear power is a stronger example of groupthink »Opposition to nuclear power is a stronger example of groupthink
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Perceived importance of nuclear power is an example of groupthink »Perceived importance of nuclear power is an example of groupthink
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