In-Class Discussion

This morning we got down to the basics - if we as a class really believe this whole opinion that a group as a whole functions better or worse than an individual, even if they are an expert in the field. Something I considered saying, but didn't know if it would be appropriate in class, is the religious stand point. For example, my father has a masters in Theology and Ministry, as do many other Priests, Ministers, Reverends, etc., but he chooses to be a Mennonite. Others have gone through and received the same education, are equally knowledged in the subject, and choose to be Catholic or Presbyterian, or Mormon, or Amish. My mother is a radiologist and will openly admit that she reads cases as she sees them to the best of her ability. I would trust her word above any, but still understand that another doctor may interpret it differently. I do believe the power of the group is important, but I also think that the power of the individual is equally if not of greater importance. Because if all our lives we had worked in groups, we would not have individual opinions. The fact that we have at one time worked alone and struggled to come up with our own answers brings to the group and greater girth of knowledge and understanding.