Interplay of Individuality and Social Groups

This Podcast explores an article by Greg Twemlow explaining the concept of "herds" as social groups that exert influence on individuals, particularly young people. The author argues that social media functions as a destructive herd, amplifying bullying and rewarding conformity. He suggests reframing bullying as a "conflict between herds" to help individuals understand and cope with the experience. The article also examines the age at which children develop an understanding of social groups and the importance of parents and educators fostering resilience and self-awareness in youth. Read the article.About the Author - Greg Twemlow writes and teaches at the intersection of technology, education, and human judgment. He works with educators and businesses to make AI explainable and assessable in classrooms and boardrooms — to ensure AI users show their process and own their decisions. His cognition protocol, the Context & Critique Rule™, is built on a three-step process: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Context & Critique → Accountable AI™. © 2025 Greg Twemlow. “Context & Critique → Accountable AI” and “Context & Critique Rule” are unregistered trademarks (™).