hive mind

Hive mind refers to a collective or shared intelligence or consciousness that emerges within a group or community. It is a state in which individuals within a group think and act as a single entity, often displaying a high degree of cooperation, coordination, and unified decision-making. The term is derived from the behavior of social insects, particularly bees, where individual members work together to achieve a common goal for the benefit of the whole group. In a human context, hive mind can describe situations where a group of people adopt similar opinions, beliefs, or behaviors, often influenced by social media, peer pressure, or group dynamics.