Psychology explains why intelligent, confident people often stay silent in groups, and how that silence can create the illusion that everyone agrees

A meeting is wrapping up at work. A new proposal is presented, and one by one, everyone around the table expresses support. You have reservations. In fact, you can already see several problems with the plan. Yet when your turn comes, you simply nod and move on.

Hours later, you wonder why you didn't say anything.