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 At the beginning, none of the students knew that Rainer was creating a dictatorship, which demonstrates how people will give up small freedoms (i.e. picking their clothing as opposed to adhering to a dress code), and unknowingly increase the power of the leader. I

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roupthink and polarization impact the students throughout the film

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Oh my god what the hell did I just watch. Personally, this movie startled me as each scene grew increasingly intense. And I know this isn’t a super reliable source, but i’ve been interested in how WWII is taught in Germany - and the film provided a bit of insight into.

A modern example of an oppressive abuse of power could be police officers’ abuse of their power over citizens. However, I will argue that only a miniscule percentage of American police officers do exercise this abuse of power. Unlike the film, my example doesn’t require a leader and a dedicated following, it’s more of an individual abuse. Stop and frisk used to act as a major method for officers to exploit their power, but more relevant examples are the recent events that sparked the Black Lives Matter movement in 2013. The issue continues: http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/20/justice/ferguson-residents-police-history/

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"Die Welle" was a demonstration of the few things that are involved in creating a powerful (not necessarily ill-meaning) group; a leader, rules, and a mission. Mr. Wegner was their leader, who was not the most careful, they established a uniform and salute, and stated that they were created for the greater good. This relates to class discussion, because it was a microcosm of the national fascists systems in Europe, where in both cases people were hurt/killed and isolated. Also in both cases the groups believed that their group was superior in relation to to do for each respective community. As we also discussed nationalism in class, I thought the film provoked the discussion of nationalism versus globalism, again, as we saw the benefits and downfalls of The Wave.

Not necessarily a sophisticated article (excuse the language) but it was an abuse of groupthink, I believe
https://www.google.com/amp/s/dailydot.relaymedia.com/amp/unclick/break-your-thumb-meme/

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“Die Welle” is a simplified representation of how fascism starts and spread. Though its events were dramatized, I thought that the movie outlined the key elements responsible for the formation of fascism in a society. These elements include internal and/or external isolationism, a powerful, persuasive leader, and a false, propagated sense of unity. Groupthink further strengthens this, sometimes to a dangerous, easily manipulative extent. Extreme nationalism stems from a nation embodying these factors and implementing systems which foster these thoughts, leading to groupthink. "Die Welle" also shows that those who rebel against this structure of power will be ostracized or even executed. Authoritarian governments stem from a combination of extreme nationalism and its implications. An example of an authoritarian regime that was (unfortunately) successful in its implementation of these elements was Hitler's control of Germany.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/jan/08/blaming-fake-news-not-the-answer-democracy-crisis

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Elena Newman & Dagny von Mering | Period 6 

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Die Welle shows how easy it is to manipulate people using “groupthink” and create dangerous groups by uniting them and giving them a common enemy. The tactics shown in the movie have been used by many governments trying to regain control over chaotic, desperate nations, and are very effective. Uniting people in this way is in part good for the nation, as it brings stability, but can also have dangerous side effects, like in the movie, as the “groupthink” attitude leads to a feeling of superiority, radical actions, and violence.

As a part of Unit 3, the class has been discussing the rise of authoritarian regimes in the post-World War I time period, and the development of extreme nationalism today. After the conclusion of World War I, people were disillusioned with the world. The authoritarian leaders gave the lost generation hope for building a strong nation. We see this with Hitler’s Germany in the 1930’s. He spoke out against the unfairness of the repercussions towards Germany, and people sided with him because they shared the same kind of vision. Hitler began slowly taking away the freedoms of the people, arguing that it would bring about unity and a greater Germany, so the German people gave up their rights, little by little, until they had none left. Similar things occurred in Italy with Mussolini’s rise to power. It seems to be happening again today, with the Brexit, the election of Donald Trump as the American president, and the possible election of Marine Le Pen as the French president. Die Welle shows that even though people have lived through times of authoritarian governments, they are still able to be swept up into believing that an authoritarian leader can effect real change. There is still much to be learned from history.

Link: http://origins.osu.edu/article/after-putin-russias-presidential-elections

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This movie shows that an authoritarian government can quickly and easily grow, no matter what time period.  It has good sides such as creating unity within a group but it also has its bad sides. The wave started out small, with the class deciding on a salute and name. Later on, it quickly turned into a bigger group with violent tendencies towards people who didn’t agree with them. The Wave gave power and unity the students never felt which overwhelmed them, especially Tim, who was always an outsider and never belonged. The film also demonstrated how every group will always have individuals that will take things too far. We see Tim progress into a very devoted wave member with his radical thoughts throughout the movie and eventually he goes too far when he kills himself. We both really enjoyed the movie. It portrayed the creation of an authoritarian government very well.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/06/politics/north-korea-kim-jong-un-human-rights/

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In "Die Welle", a high school teacher named Mr. Wenger, produces a social experiment that explores the possibility of fascism within his classroom. He uses unifying symbols such as a uniform, a logo, and a salute that make the kids feel special and even superior to those not involved in the wave. The control and influence he has over the students resembles that of the authoritarian governments over their own peoples. The students idolized him as the leader and were willing to turn against their own friend at his command. The movie also had a character named Tim who represented the extremists in fascism that cause corruptness and violence. Mr. Wenger's point was that under the right circumstances and with the right motivation fascism appeals even to educated people.http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/03/what-isis-really-wants/384980/

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We thought that The Wave was a very good portrayal of how authoritarian governments come to power and use language to gain and then keep power. At the beginning, none of the students knew that Rainer was creating a dictatorship, which demonstrates how people will give up small freedoms (i.e. picking their clothing as opposed to adhering to a dress code), and unknowingly increase the power of the leader. It was really interesting how different types of people reacted to The Wave. Karo, who came from a wealthy family and could get anything she wanted, realized very quickly what was happening and refused to participate. She was a good example of someone rebelling against an authoritarian government. Tim, on the other hand, had nothing in terms of his life at home or school and was the most enthusiastic member of The Wave movement. His character demonstrates how people will join things that they may not entirely agree with due to their specific circumstances (i.e. wanting a group of friends). Additionally, it shows how the rhetoric used by leaders of authoritarian governments can play a big role in increasing membership. The movie focused a lot on how movements such as this can provide unity among the members, even if they disliked each other previously, as was the case with Tim and the bullies. However, the problem with this type of unity is that it creates an “in group” and an “out group” and causes conflicts/resentment between those groups. Exclusion from school events and classes was an example of this in the movie. Overall, we thought it was interesting to see how quickly the events escalated and how the different characters reacted to the increasingly authoritarian nature of the experiment.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/adst/the-jonestown-massacre_b_8592338.html

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This movie represented the growing social and political resentment as well as the extreme nationalistic pride. We can see this movie showcases the  nature of rebellion of the youth and how that even if a country is as progressive and well-educated as Germany is, a fascist dictatorship is still possible. This is very interesting because it seems that dictatorships feed of of the ignorance of the common man to gain power due to fear mongering and intense nationalism. However this is very possible in an educated society to create this feeling of intense nationalism created by a fear mongering leader.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/23/germany-rightwing-violence-surges-asylum-seekers

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Tessa Ricker, Hannah Songayab, Amber Gillette

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Tessa Ricker, Hannah Songayab, Amber Gillette

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In the movie, “Die Welle”, Mr. Wenger, a teacher at the high school, creates a microcosm of fascist ideals and actions. He manipulates his students to make them believe they are a part of a cause larger than themselves in many ways. He started out with small changes, such as having the students call him Mr. Wenger and having them stand up when they speak. The actions became larger and more symbolic when they came up with a dress code, a name, a logo, and a salute. The students felt a sense of community and equality that they had not had before, and this sense of belonging created a tendency to act in a way they would not have done before.

This relates to past and present authoritarian governments by showing on a smaller scale the actions taken by dictators to manipulate their people.  From the beginning of the movie, we see Mr. Wenger’s hatred against the teacher that took his original project. We see him display an ingroup and outgroup situation, as he and his students treats students that take the anarchy class as the enemy. This parallels how Hitler blamed the jews for Germany’s downfall and problems. In another sense, this ingroup outgroup behaviour created a greater sense of community and self-belonging.

During the Nuremberg Trials, many high ranking German officials attributed their actions to obedience of authority. The actions of the students in The Wave were manipulated by the sense of power and unity they felt as members. They were so involved in the movement that they were not able to process their actions and weigh the consequences. These students were just regular kids and yet they became devoted members of a mock autocratic society in less than a week.  Similarly to the Nazi soldiers, they felt that their actions were not their own because they were taking orders from a greater authority, which was their excuse for any harm they may cause.  This escalated when the students “captured” Marco because Mr. Wagner told them to, so they felt like the consequences of assaulting another student would not apply since they were following the instructions of an authority figure.  This type of mentality is what allows fascist governments to grow and function, and is dangerous for anyone who the in-group considers, “the enemy.”

We felt much like the students did on the first day of class. The events that took place in Germany during the rule of the Nazi Party, while tragic, could not occur again in our modern society. We sympathize with the students in “Die Welle” that stayed in the group because they feared social exclusion. Many of their peers were highly devoted to The Wave and they went along with the movement even though it was not representative of their thoughts. As outsiders it is easy for us to assume that the events in the movie, although dramatic liberties were taken, are unlikely to happen to us. It is important to consider the perspective of being a member of the group and not to make assumptions from a distant viewpoint.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/23/germany-rightwing-violence-surges-asylum-seekers

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The movie “Die Welle” features the extreme escalation of group mentality in a class project gone wrong. Watching the first scenes, it seemed innocent and educational, but by the end of the film, it became unreal. Based on the first couple of days, none of the characters would have predicted the resulting outcome. Even when the situation was completely out of control to the point of the fight at the water polo match, the students still only saw the good side of The Wave and ignored the bad.

Mr. Wenger is a good example of a decent man who set out with good intentions overcome by the influence of power. His goal was to educate the students but his ego got in the way of not only that goal but his marriage. Even he, who knew the possibilities and dangers of fascism, was blinded. The character Tim was particularly disturbing because he only wanted to make friends and feel as if he belonged. This is a feeling we can all understand, because it’s a very human one, but Tim is so desperate that he takes it too far and people end up hurt. He ends up becoming an antagonist who took enforcing the group to the extreme. Karo is also a very interesting character. We begin to spite her when she refuses to wear the shirt and conform to the group. She seems uncooperative and stubborn. However, she is the one in the end who had the clearest views of what could happen.

The film represents the dangerous mentality of a group of people who feel they have been wronged. The kids in the film are encouraged to dislike the other teacher’s students and treat them as an enemy. The invention and magnification of this enemy is a key component of fascist regimes- the Jews were portrayed as enemies of Germany and the Soviet Union was used to scare the people of Italy into supporting Mussolini. The Wave also used unifying aspects such as a uniform and a salute, which made the students feel like they were a part of something. Most fascist groups utilise similar techniques.

A modern example of this is the continuing legacy of the KKK. The KKK has an obvious enemy— African Americans— and a uniform. They are a great example of the power of groups being dangerous. A single person alone probably wouldn’t dare being so outright racist, but when a group of people get together, they feed off of each other’s enthusiasm and lose their inhibitions. The KKK today, though much smaller than it has been in the past, has between 5,000 and 8,000 members and is still wields more power than each of those people would individually.

http://www.attn.com/stories/6255/how-big-kkk-is-2016

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The Wave was one of best movies we have watched. It is intriguing to see how differences can be used to unite a group of people and how this extreme unity and nationalism can get out of hand. The fact that this was based off of a real event is shocking. However, being a movie it was over dramatized. Watching people like Rainer using a common issue such as social differences to unite a group of people gives us insight into how authoritarian governments rise. They play upon a group's fears and insecurities and give them a common goal to unite. From the outside, it looks good as people are putting their differences aside for a common goal. However as we saw with Tim, this nationalism can be taken to the extreme which can bring about violence towards outgroups that don’t agree with the group's agenda. Recently, there has a global trend towards the far right as a result of differences in new agendas and ideologies. This fear could be played upon by leader figures to bring about authoritarian rule.

Article-
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/06/opinion/for-putin-disinformation-is-power.html?_r=0

In this article is the same process of authoritarian power that was found in the movie we watched. Vladimir abuses his power by creating disinformation of knowledge so that the population is clueless and manipulable. This was done when Russian security services hacked the Democratic National Committee.

Mitul's Contribution:
Article 2 -  http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2016/07/donald-trump-and-hitlers-rise-to-power.html

In this article from the NY Mag, there is a satirical comparison made between Trump and Hitler, and how they are both authoritarian figures who lie outside the normal parameters of his country’s conservative governing class. This is comparable to the authoritarian power present in the movie we watched in class.

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Grace C, Anthony H, Ristotrillbaby (Corinne)

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Grace C, Anthony H, Ristotrillbaby (Corinne)

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During the movie, Tim slowly became the main character with his radical and interesting ways and thoughts. We followed his development from an average hid from We expected something extreme to happen but we didn’t think that Tim would kill himself that suddenly.  This film is a perfect representation on how fascist rule can rise up in any country and in any place, and how dangerous this type of rule is. This can also show how in every group there is an extremist subgroup, which is Tim in this group. Tim eventually takes it too far and shoots others and himself.

In psychology, we’re learning about social identity and in-groups and out-groups. Those in the in-group feel like the belong and will discriminate those not in the group, or the out-group, to enhance their own self image. We thought that extreme nationalism was mental and that’s why all those students were so caught up in The Wave and ended up doing things that they didn’t mean. We also thought that in the beginning, like the teacher, had good intentions but unfortunately went too far. Especially because a lot of the students didn’t have a good home life or weren’t the best kids, The Wave gave these students loyal friends and a sense of belonging. They began to feel like they had power and felt superior because they were exclusive and given that position.

Authoritarian governments gain power through groupthink mindsets and this is exemplified in nationalism and fascism in Nazi Germany in the 20th century. Dictators of these regimes (such as Hitler) exploit the fears of the public and fabricate a sense of urgency for their cause. In the movie, the students were manipulated into supporting Mr. Wenger’s beliefs by their own ignorance and need to belong.

http://www.newyorker.com/science/maria-konnikova/the-real-lesson-of-the-stanford-prison-experiment

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This movie was very well scripted, well cast, and well shot. There were many thematic and metaphorical elements in this film as well. The subject material was very intriguing and raises many questions about the dangers of groupthink and autocratic regimes in society today. Some of these questions, include:
1. How simple is it for a manipulator to create a groupthink mentality in any environment?
2. What are the essential components of groupthink? (ie. common enemy, patriotism, uniformity, etc.)

A recent example of groupthink is the beginning of a police state in Malaysia. These military groups have been visiting schools and higher learning institutions to recruit members and inform about the rising power of the IR.

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“Die Welle” is a great example of how easily authoritarian governments can quickly evolve. Based on true events, the movie depicts a high school’s week long project where the teacher proves that fascism can still exist in the modern world. The students and Mr. Wenger create the Wave and use means to promote their group, but it progresses into an exclusive class that believes they are better than the nonparticipants. Karo’s character is a good illustration of someone who rebels against a society governed by a single ruler. When she refuses to wear a white shirt like the rest of her class, she is ignored and not treated equally.

The movie displayed how the students felt supported and that they were standing for something important by being a part of the Wave. Through the course of the film, there were many social situations that viewers could relate to – not fitting in, finding your voice, and creating a close-knit community – especially for characters like Tim who are willing to do anything to have friends. The movie intensely portrayed how small actions can easily become a larger, and uncontrollable issue.

http://historyofrussia.org/stalin-killed-how-many-people/

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The most intriguing part of the film is the gray areas to us. "The wave" experiment provided a sense of community that allowed the "popular" kids to take care of the "lame" kids. However, the sense of community quickly became more aggressive and allowed for a re emergence of a Hitler-like regime just on a smaller stage. It's crazy because you see these types of things everyday and the Karo's would be considered buzzkills and be bullied.In such a short period time, you saw how quickly the students were willing to become part of a bigger movement that they thought was advantageous to many of the students. In many of their reflection letters, some stated that The Wave eliminated social, race, and economic differences. It was interesting to see how the students felt united, but it also emphasizes how easily the human mind is able to be influenced. One example of group thinking and abusing power is the incident of the Jonestown massacre, lead by the pastor Jim Jones.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/adst/the-jonestown-massacre_b_8592338.html

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Looking forward to the sequel. The Wave 2: Tim's Revenge

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The movie was very interesting with an unexpected plot twist. This movie to us was a learning experience of the dangers of an authoritarian government and how it can unite a nation but it showed the good and bad sides of an authoritarian government. The film did a good job of showing how easy it is to form a dictatorship in modern society and the results of it. I wish the ending would have been different  but it is what it is. But an authoritarian government thrives off of chaos and instability and finding a common enemy.

http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/history/fascism-history.html

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Applewhite
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heaven%27s_Gate_(religious_group)

First off, the movie was really well done. The material that it covers is both deep and engaging to modern school-aged audiences. From the parallels that exist between modern schooling events (Football team being essentially taught to ‘hate’ opposing teams, cliques forming between grades, gangs), it can be seen that the events of Facism are not confined to the days of ‘ignorance’  but can happen just about anywhere at any time under the right circumstances. The direct parallels between the activities of ‘The Wave’ and the rhetoric by Hitler/Hitler Youth are entirely startling and, from an outside looking in, very disturbing (although it might look different from the inside. I suppose that, at the beginning, it might look like a standard activity given how often we do Jeopardy-style reviews). Out of all of the characters, I feel that Karo, not Tim, is the most pitiable. From the beginning, she’s been an outspoken critic of the lesson plan, and it’s only with the death of a classmate that her most trusted person can see what she’s so angry about.

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So, how can we all be a little more like Spielberg and Williams when we collaborate?

1. First, you must trust each other. You don’t have to agree with each other… but you must trust.

2. Remember, not everyone collaborates the same way. Some people enjoy throwing a bunch of ideas out to start the thinking, while others like to hash through half-baked ideas to get them closer to final. So understand and respect how your colleagues like to (and need to) collaborate – especially when they need a little alone time.

3. All collaboration is not equal. You may have to adapt your collaborative approach based on the task at hand, the team involved, or the outcome you’re hoping for.

4. Finally, as Cain concludes in her article, embrace a more nuanced approachto collaboration. Don’t force a brainstorm or big meeting when you don’t necessarily need one. Sometimes the best collaborations happen organically.

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We found the outcomes of the movie very perplexing and disturbing in that we saw the process of how mostly normal people could unknowingly conform to fascist ideals. It also shows how denial of recurrence of this ideology could lead to ignorance in its presence in the modern day. This related to our class discussions concerning nationalism especially to the article comparing globalism and nationalism. The resentment of the German kids as they felt unable to celebrate their country because of their nation’s historical guilt reminded of why Germany attached themselves to extreme nationalism following World War 1. The line between patriotism or in this case, group loyalty, and fascism or extreme nationalism was very blurred in this movie. Just as it surely has been throughout history.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/intell/ops/bay-of-pigs-groupthink.htm

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Knowing that the movie was based on a true story made it more impactful than it otherwise would have been. Clearly one can see that the events portrayed in the film could have occurred, but knowing that they actually did (for the most part) made it more meaningful. The classroom quickly turned into an autocratic community in a little less than a week, becoming more and more fascist. Although this project was only meant to last a week, the vast majority of students involved got extremely engrossed in this idea and became increasingly exclusive while growing in size. While this movie deals with examining history and different forms of government, it also connected to psychology in terms of how the students, and teacher, were manipulated and strongly followed their in-group while excluding those in out-groups. By the end of the movie, one can directly see how groupthink influenced all of the students, as they turned to Mr. Wenger for guidance with some unable to live without this leadership, such as Tim. Many of the students didn’t believe that this form of government would be possible in modern times, but the events of the movie clearly showed just how easy it would be for this ideology to resurface, gain followers, and eventually control.

http://time.com/3668083/happy-talk-groupthink-leadership/

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The film “The Wave” directly relates to class discussions about authoritarian governments, as it was the main idea of the film. The entirety of the plot revolved around the idea that there can still be a dictatorship, or autocracy in modern society. The film did a great job in providing insight into the ways that a hypothetical dictator would manipulate a nation, not by force but through the integration of ideals such as unity and equality, which calls the people together under a unifying cause. Furthermore, it showed that extreme nationalism and fascism gives overwhelming power to a single individual and leads to no good.

The Stanford Prison Experiment was an attempt to investigate the psychological effects of perceived power, focusing on the struggle between prisoners and prison guards. It was conducted at Stanford University. The U.S. Navy funded the investigation in which to find the causes between guards and prisoners in the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. Some participants developed their roles as the guards enforced authoritarian measures and ultimately subjected some prisoners to psychological torture. This is the part that is similar to the movie. Many of the prisoners passively accepted psychological abuse and, by the guards’ request, actively harassed other prisoners who tried to stop it.

http://www.prisonexp.org/

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The movie “Die Welle” provides insight on how people behave differently in a group as compared to when they are alone. The movie shows that in times of crisis, when people feel as if life is unjust, they tend to become more susceptible to radical views. We as a people have an innate desire to belong to a group and this desire makes us vulnerable to radical groups that would exclude us if we didn’t join. The feeling of superiority one gets when they are in an exclusive group allows people to get lost in groupthink. This prevents people from noticing how the small actions add up. In an authoritarian regime, all of these events happen. Take for example Hitler’s Germany. Hitler, like Wegner started off a relatively regular guy and rose to power extremely quickly. Both were very charismatic enough to affect even the most educated individuals of their society. The consequences of not belonging to the Nazi’s led many people to join. Thus the movie was a very good example of how Authoritarian regimes form.

As the audience, on some level, I wanted to believe that this movie was completely fictional. The fact that an authoritative regime can be easily set up make me uneasy. However, since the movie was based on a real story, it really shows the dangers of groupthink and the danger of believing that we are beyond and above the point where authoritative regimes can exist. Throughout the movie, as an “outside” to the events that happened, I could see how small actions, such as creating a salute and a name for the group, can add up together to create unexpected results. Moreover, we, as students, often question how the leaders of Europe allowed Hitler to take over and expand, but as shown in the movie, the unity created through The Wave actually helped students to perform better academically, which in turn caused the authorities to give support to Rainer. This could be seen as a parallel to what happened in pre-World War II Europe. The other European nations believed that the rising nationalism would help strengthen Germany, which would help the other nations through creating a better trade network. While the creation of a unified group has its dangers, in regulation, it can certainly help define and strengthen a group of people.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/fascism-spreading-across-world-bmg-poll-trump-brexit-le-pen-wilders-petry-a7492981.html

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I definitely think its somewhat of an over-dramatization, especially with how quickly it escalated. However, the original experiment escalated even more quickly, to the extent that by the end of the week the group believed that there was a presidential candidate that was a member and that the movement was already national. So maybe it is not an exaggeration (excepting Tim, obviously).

The Wave is a reminder that while discipline and a central leader is important and even helpful, the addition of mandatory conformity and homogenization of ideas/thoughts is incredibly dangerous. It creates an “in-group” versus “out-group” mentality that only increases conflicts while presenting the image of improvement. It is also a reminder of how easily we can slip into this mentality when we don’t question our leader’s motives and actions, and when we want stability.

This article also reiterates this: http://www.usnews.com/opinion/knowledge-bank/articles/2016-11-08/the-2016-election-education-and-the-perils-of-groupthink

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I think that the film was produced to be more ideologically illustrative than it is factually accurate. The film does a great job of helping the viewer to realize how plausible a takeover by an autocratic leader can be. It also helps to show how attractive fascism is, and how it is based on ideas and half truths that most people can get behind.
http://www.startribune.com/pedalpub-attacks-a-case-of-groupthink-gone-wild/305572051/

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Sofia Padron & Steph Truta                                                   How easy does a fascist movement ignite and spread? In this movie, we saw how a simple class on autocracy turned a group of students into a small-scale, fascist movement. People have a tendency to join groups so they have a sense of belonging. As a person goes through life, he or she will make the decision to follow certain social groups based on what they believe in. However, the film demonstrated how when put together, the personal ideas of an individual can change due to the strong influence of ‘groupthink’ and the social force to conform. We saw how easily all the students were captivated by the Wave from the start with the formation of a uniform, logo, and hand signal. This was alarming because most of the students didn’t see any of it as a big deal until things got out of hand and other students began spreading the motiveless fascist movement to the rest of their peers; they would belong to the new, “cool” group. Many of the students that fell into the group had problems with their family or felt excluded in the school environment; they had a void to fill. Those who didn’t join were excluded and considered inferior to the Wave members. Real examples of this can be found all around the world. In Venezuela, we see this trend take place through the rise of a populist authoritarian regime. This occurred through the leader Hugo Chavez. He gained popularity by being a strong, charismatic, and manipulative leader. His main target for support were the lower-class. When people are struggling financially in their lives, it is easy to sell them a dream that is often ‘too good to be true.’ After gaining support, Chavez easily gained power and the country quickly becomes an authoritarian regime. This pattern is constantly repeated throughout history. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/venezuela-economic-crisis-explainer_us_57507abde4b0eb20fa0d2c54

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Sofia Padron & Steph Truta                                                   How easy does a fascist movement ignite and spread? In this movie, we saw how a simple class on autocracy turned a group of students into a small-scale, fascist movement. People have a tendency to join groups so they have a sense of belonging. As a person goes through life, he or she will make the decision to follow certain social groups based on what they believe in. However, the film demonstrated how when put together, the personal ideas of an individual can change due to the strong influence of ‘groupthink’ and the social force to conform. We saw how easily all the students were captivated by the Wave from the start with the formation of a uniform, logo, and hand signal. This was alarming because most of the students didn’t see any of it as a big deal until things got out of hand and other students began spreading the motiveless fascist movement to the rest of their peers; they would belong to the new, “cool” group. Many of the students that fell into the group had problems with their family or felt excluded in the school environment; they had a void to fill. Those who didn’t join were excluded and considered inferior to the Wave members. Real examples of this can be found all around the world. In Venezuela, we see this trend take place through the rise of a populist authoritarian regime. This occurred through the leader Hugo Chavez. He gained popularity by being a strong, charismatic, and manipulative leader. His main target for support were the lower-class. When people are struggling financially in their lives, it is easy to sell them a dream that is often ‘too good to be true.’ After gaining support, Chavez easily gained power and the country quickly becomes an authoritarian regime. This pattern is constantly repeated throughout history. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/venezuela-economic-crisis-explainer_us_57507abde4b0eb20fa0d2c54

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Man that ending tho. We both found the film enthralling with its portrayal of the creation of an authoritarian government. It was interesting how they slowly gave up rights thinking that they weren't a big deal like the shirts, standing up to talk, and the wave salute. We thought it was interesting that the students fell so quickly into participating in a system similar to the government that they thought was impossible to repeat at the start of the week. This movie was even more striking because it's based on a true experience although there were over-dramatizations. The pride in the wave symbol and the exclusion of non wave members reflects the growing global trend of extreme nationalism reflect issues like immigration in the west.
http://theconversation.com/three-radical-political-experiments-for-a-new-age-of-extremes-68872

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The film demonstrates how the formation of a large, very “exclusive" movement can cause groups who were taught against these kinds of situations (i.e. german students taught about Nazism) to become incredibly supportive of the movement, sometimes to extreme extents. What we found interesting was that the film was set in a wealthy german neighborhood; while there were smaller character conflicts, there was no major issue that would have provoked the rise of a fascist movement. Instead, we think that “The Wave” came to be and grew so strong because the students involved were under the idea that dictatorships and fascism couldn’t rise again in Germany because they were too knowledgeable of the after-effects and consequences of it, and yet they weren’t able to see when their group developed into a fascist movement of its own. This is similar to the current rise in neo-nazism movements in America that are being ignored or downplayed, because no one is taking them seriously under the impression that something similar to Hitler’s rule could not happen again.

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Karla Lagada, Zariah Brown, Sophia Barnhart

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Karla Lagada, Zariah Brown, Sophia Barnhart

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This movie showed how susceptible we are in times of crisis and that we have a need to find a figure to lead us out of bad situations. This leader has to be charismatic and forceful and able to rally the people for a united cause and get them to forget their differences. Even if there is no cause (Die Welle). Nationalism in 1940s Japan and Europe was about representing our return to core values and common identity. Japan had one identity to bind them together- that they were all Japanese. Nationalism in Die Welle was about finding a core value and common identity. Nationalism gives people more chances to advance themselves, like Tim and his social status, and 1940s Germans and new job opportunities given to them by the Nazis. These people are benefitting from these things so they become blind to the bad things going on.

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The sinister village full of "dangerous" neo-Nazis has prompted fears in Germany amid growing anti-migrant anger.

A BBC journalist travelled to Jamel to investigate the small north German village infamous for its sympathy to Nazi beliefs and adoration of Adolf Hitler.

The village has become a magnet for far-right extremists, who are mostly members or voters of the National Democratic Party (NPD).

Everyone who enters the area is later subject to police questioning with a giant barricade currently blocking the village's only entrance.

The town includes a shocking sign-post which gives directions and the distance to Adolf Hitler's birthplace Braunau am Inn.

Residents in the town - described as a paradise for those with Nazi beliefs - have seen gatherings where locals "play Nazi music and give Hitler salutes", according to the BBC reporter.

A mural in the town centre depicts an Ayran family, including a blond man with his wife and children, adorned with a slogan of Hitler's regime.

There is also a haunting playground for neo-Nazi children featuring a tree trunk engraved with words from the 'Lebensborn program' - the Nazi's manifesto to build a master race.

Sven Kruger founded the neo-Nazi village after spending years in jail.

Police had discovered a machine gun with 200 rounds in his house.

The man, who is constantly monitored by the police, is a prominent far-right activist who despises the country's recent acceptance of migrants.

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Thomas Laum, a constable for the local police, said Mr Kruger "was a member of a very violent scene".

He has been a member of the district council for the NPD since 2009 and also runs a demolition company.

Its company logo shows the outline of a Star of David being smashed.

There are fears that the views held in the town could soon spread across Germany.

Backlash to Angela Merkel's migrant policy - which has allowed 1.3 million migrants into the country - has seen the far-right gain a grip of German politics.

Angela Merkel in pictures
Tue, August 8, 2017
Angela Merkel has served as German Chancellor since 2005 and Leader of the Christian Democratic Union since 2000. We take a look at her political career in pictures.

Mrs Merkel's Christian Democrat party was beaten in recent state elections by the anti-Islamic Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

The Chancellor's own region of Mecklenburg has witnessed the neo-Nazi NPD gain seats in the regional parliament.

Violence towards centre-left politicians in the region has been described as "a form of terror" by a leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD).

The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, Germany's domestic intelligence agency, has warned that the NPD is becoming increasingly influential in local municipalities and that the neo-Nazis are trying to entrench themselves in daily life.

The mood in Germany now is similar to the 1930s when the Nazis came to power

Author and journalist Birgit Lohmeyer

One of the few non-neo-Nazi's in Jamel, Birgit Lohmeyer, 58 said: "The mood in Germany now is similar to the 1930s when the Nazis came to power."

Along with her husband, the pair have witnessed small school children in the village sieg-heiling while they have received death threats and had their barn torched to ashes.

She said:"We haven't slept well since our barn was burned down last year. But we won't leave. If we go the Nazis have won."

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Neo-Nazi village becomes far-right haven where neighbours give each other Hitler salutes

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The sinister village full of "dangerous" neo-Nazis has prompted fears in Germany amid growing anti-migrant anger. A BBC journalist travelled to Jamel to investigate the small north German village infamous for its sympathy to Nazi beliefs and adoration of Adolf Hitler.

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The film was certainly overdramatic and exaggerated, but the meaning behind it made it was definitely strong and relevant to the very real threat that comes with fascism and authoritarian rhetoric. The film shows that all groups, regardless of education or economic stability, are vulnerable to extremism without even realizing it. Extreme nationalism and right wing politics are returning to the stage in recent years, certainly not at the same extent that the fascist governments of the 20th century had reached, but continuing to grow. This extreme nationalistic mentality, while most would rationally agree to be a bad thing, is able to spread through the population through emotion rather than reason.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/14/world/isis-everything-you-need-to-know/

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We both enjoyed the film, but were shocked by the tragic ending. The movie was quite relatable because of its high school setting which made it easier for us to understand. The students became very influenced by the group and began acting in extreme ways. Tim's shooting and suicide at the end of the movie showed the rest of the school that this movement had in fact gotten out of hand. It is shocking to see how fast the movement evolved in just one week. Although The Wave began as a group of about 30 students, their extremely different idea attracted even more students to join. As we can see from the movie, many of the students are not aware that their class is modeling a fascist and autocratic government. In contrast, non-Wave members refer to them as "Fascists" and "Nazis." Even Mr. Wenger was unaware of his influence until he was confronted by his wife. Therefore, this kind of movement can unconsciously get out of hand. Just like Hitler, who rose from a regular soldier in WWI to a powerful leader within a decade, Mr. Wenger was a regular teacher who gained the power of a dictator in a week. In a way, this movie relates to the social identity theory in psychology where we tend to relate to the in-group while discriminating away from the out-group.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-38293314

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Die Welle Response - Nesta Osei Agyei, Grant Robinson, Harold Pan

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Die Welle Response - Nesta Osei Agyei, Grant Robinson, Harold Pan

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In the thrilling and captivating movie of Die Welle, there was an accurate portrayal of the complex workings of an authoritarian government. For one we noticed in the movie how The Wave indicated that an authoritarian government can bring people together and make others who were initially isolated feel more valuable (as with Tim). An entire class of well educated students, convinced that the rise of fascism was improbable, fell to the polarizing ideals of the same fascism that they scorned. On the other hand, The Wave marked how authoritarian government can produce rather extreme members with extreme motives, leading to eventual chaos. Throughout the movie, the students showed fierce enthusiasm and support for this faction, similar to the nationalism of Nazi Germany. In the end we find out that the ultimate fate of authoritarian governments, is essentially inner turmoil and the fall of the leader/dictator, as showcased in this movie.
http://www.triplepundit.com/2007/11/corruption-abuse-of-power-nothing-new-in-the-new-south-africa/

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The movie was very interesting and did a very good job of illustrating how people of even high class levels can be easily susceptible to the fascism that they've learned about for so long. It started slow, with the students giving up more and more rights, and by the time they established the uniforms and the name, the students all felt unified. The movie focuses on upper class students, who already have wealth and good lives. Despite that, Mr. Wenger was still able to form the fascist group so quickly by feeding on their social insecurities. The teenage students were already in similar economical statuses, and only had social differences. Die Wielle removed the social insecurities from the members of the club. Thus this movie is important because it shows that even people of higher class status can be susceptible to fascist influences.
http://newamericamedia.org/2016/10/the-war-on-drugs-in-the-philippines-a-steptoward-fascism.php

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This movie represented the growing social and political resentment as well as the extreme nationalistic pride. We can see this movie showcases the  nature of rebellion of the youth and how that even if a country is as progressive and well-educated as Germany is, a fascist dictatorship is still possible. This is very interesting because it seems that dictatorships feed of of the ignorance of the common man to gain power due to fear mongering and intense nationalism. However this is very possible in an educated society to create this feeling of intense nationalism created by a fear mongering leader.

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Die Welle represented an accurate portrayal of the development and functions of an autocratic community, making the ideas more relatable and accessible by placing the community in the context of a high school classroom. Witnessing the development of the “regime” from the viewpoints of kids that are essentially our peers made it easier to understand how the ideas of Die Welle and nationalism were appealing or unappealing to different people.

On some level, I had also initially thought it would be less likely that autocracy would occur in a more modern age. Acting as an outside audience member allowed me to understand how the small actions and changes made on the top tier disseminated to influence the group and add to their sense of unity. According to some of the excerpts from their essays, Die Welle appealed to many members because they felt it gave them purpose and removed the need to consider other dividing factors like wealth and background. Everyone was equal and united in a community behind the goals of the group, though these goals were never truly explained. The students were more swept up in the fun-seeming aspects of being part of a group to realize what they were standing up for, showing how extreme nationalism can blind people to the immorality or severity of their actions towards others.

For people like Tim, Die Welle represented a group that he could be an equal individual in, filling the void of friends and presumably a family in his life. Characters like Karo, who became a counter-proponent of Die Welle, had outside motives and backgrounds that altered their need to be a part of a nationalist-type group like Die Welle, and they quickly were added to the generalized “anarchists”. Having the anarchists as a “them” added to the unity of The Wave by enforcing the idea that they were superior to others.

The ending of the film was something that I expected, considering the almost exponential increase of extreme nationalism among the group over just the course of a week. I appreciate the film as a means of showcasing the appeals, power, and drawbacks of nationalism and autocracy in a dramatic setting.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/16/opinion/16iht-edbowring.1.13741367.html

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I think that Die Welle does a good job of illustrating the progression from complete dismissal of fascism to active participation. None of the students are really interested in the experiment at the beginning (with the exception of Tim, of course), and they only get interested when the group becomes exclusive and antagonistic of other groups, like the anarchy class. This bears a lot of similarity to other autocratic abuses of power, such as Joseph Kony’s leadership of the Lord’s Resistance Army. Both groups manipulated young people with difficult home lives, like Tim and Marco, and pushed them to commit acts of violence on behalf of the group. Although the experiment begins as a way for Rainer to teach his class about their own ignorance, the constant attention and adulation he receives from The Wave exposes his own blind spots, such as when Marco tells him to shut down the experiment and he reacts with reluctance.

http://time.com/4186861/lra-kony-ongwen/

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Not gone lie the movie was very very lit , shit was raw. I kind of knew that Tim was going to do something crazy in the end with the gun but not shot someone and kill himself also, but he was just desperate for a sense of belonging. So when The Wave was ended it was more than just quitting to him he was loosing his sense of belonging.

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Die Welle Response: Taylor Kyes, Naomi Peng, Nazli Islam, and Maren Jorgensen

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Die Welle Response: Taylor Kyes, Naomi Peng, Nazli Islam, and Maren Jorgensen

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The movie showed two extreme reactions to this experiment. Karo, who has money and a stable home life, automatically rebelled against The Wave. She feels wanted and empowered by her friends and family. On the other hand, Tim, who felt unwanted at home and at school, embraced The Wave because he needed a sense of belonging.
What was most surprising was that none of the students realized that Rainer was forming a dictatorship. He gained the students' support by changing his classroom's atmosphere and empowering the students (like when the students stood up to answer Rainer). This video displayed the power of unity.

http://www.newyorker.com/science/maria-konnikova/the-real-lesson-of-the-stanford-prison-experiment

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I was interested by how the movie showed a problem that is associated with less developed or older nations, in a more current scenario. it looked at the power of the group and how the group can shield the members making shy people feel like they are part of something and more out going people like they have power in something greater then themselves. This reminded me of how the youth could be easily swayed such as in Nazi Germany and the Hitler Youth. This exploited the insecurities of the adolescents. http://www.hitler.org/writings/Mein_Kampf/

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Ride the wave...A "Die Welle" reaction  : Cameron Alexander Curtis 

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Ride the wave...A "Die Welle" reaction  : Cameron Alexander Curtis 

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This film really illustrated the dangers and susceptibility of groupthink as well as the relative easiness of establishing a dictatorship in this day and age. This relates to class discussions on authoritarian governments and the recent trend towards nationalism by showing how people love to be a part of a movement and the creation of a "them" gives people something to direct their frustrations towards. These governments also help people feel appreciated and noticed and provides an outlet to express ideas and if a whole group shares ideas, they can make a bigger impact. We also noticed in the movie how it became more intense as the movie progressed and The Wave's followers became more radical. Reiner was also not immune to the affects of the movement. Over time he became more and more of a dictator as the students rallied behind him and he became powerful.
http://time.com/2822290/tiananmen-square-massacre-facts-time/

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Don't you know that I'm a Starboy

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In the movie, the idea of being part of a larger movement and to have purpose appealed most strongly to those who lacked a purpose or goal of their own. Karo was able to resist this because she had a goal of her own (living in Spain with Marco). It drew in those with insecurities or those who were alone because to them, the Wave represented a community and a place where they had others to be with, and where they could contribute to something. Most importantly, it absolved them in their mind of any guilt because they were doing all of this under the leadership of a central figure. The initial transition from democracy went smoothly because it was already in a classroom setting, where the teacher has control over the classroom. The changes seemed rapid to us because the process was shortened into a hour and a half movie, and also because the movie lacked coverage of the private lives of the individuals in the story and because some of the scenes in the classes are nonexistant.

http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/families/article/2056885/battle-chinas-invisible-children-victims-one-child-policy-recover

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Much like the students in the film, it was hard for us to imagine that a highly-developed nation could succumb to this harsh fascism unknowingly. This movie was eye-opening, as we were able to see how far people will go to belong to something. It was also surprising to see just how easily one person could manipulate a mass, and how dangerous that is.
The experiment started out as teaching lesson for the students, but as Rainier continued and the Wave grew, it became more dangerous and troublesome. Seeing how quickly it escalated just among high school students, shows how quickly a dictator could accumulate supporters in the real world and that is quite worrisome.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/jonestown-massacre-takes-lives-hundreds-1978-article-1.2877618

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It was interesting to see how this history lesson turned social project ended up uniting many different people for a common cause. As outsiders watching the movie, we could easily see how these students were affected by The Wave, but they themselves had no idea, except for a few students like Mona and Karo. We never thought that a dictatorship could happen in this day and age, but this movie showed us just how easy it would be for people to lose individuality and join together for a common cause. The students were all easily affected by what were seemingly simple activities (e.g. wearing a uniform, etc) and that quickly became a very detrimental quality, as seen with the tragedy at the end of the movie.

"Duterte claimed the Philippines had 3 million drug addicts (about 3 percent of the population) and growing, and that the war on drugs his government has waged, which claimed 400 lives in its first month, including 150 by vigilante groups, was justified in the name of the "next generation" of Filipinos." http://reason.com/blog/2016/10/17/philippine-president-defends-killing-of

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Die Welle - Morgan Hutchison, Madelene Clark, Grace Sanchez

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Die Welle - Morgan Hutchison, Madelene Clark, Grace Sanchez

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The Wave realistically portrayed an authoritarian regime in the familiar context of a high school setting. Throughout the movie, the audience, as an outsider, could see the small changes that would build up and contribute to the unity and intensity of the group. The ideology of the group appealed to every individual student and his/her struggles in everyday life. Tim, for example, did not have a compassionate family or close friends. The Wave, therefore, gave him the sense of community and protection that he had lacked for so long. It was interesting to see small events that aided the progression of The Wave. Small things, like a salute and uniform, further unified the group. This created a superiority complex, since the members separated themselves from the school population. It was also interesting that several students, like Karo and eventually Marco, actually spoke out against The Wave. We don’t think it would have been as realistic had no one resisted the movement. Overall, we were shocked by the ending. Although we anticipated a dramatic turn of events, we still expected Mr. Wenger’s experiment to end with some sort of learning experience. The movie is more of a learning experience for the audience, showing us the dangers of a charismatic leader and an intimidating environment.

Another, more recent example of abusive power and groupthink would be BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. Many people said the company should not mine for oil in that area. But since BP was the most influential gas company at the time, everyone agreed with the idea.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/17/oil-spill-could-have-been_n_824647.html

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We both enjoyed the film, however the ending was unexpected in a way. As the movie started to progress the movement of The Wave started to influence the students in a negative way. The power of The Wave started to control the kids in the matter of unity which gave the support they may not have had in their social and school life. Originally authoritarian governments have the motive to do something, the teacher thought it would just be an experiment, till it got out of hand. We think the teacher should’ve ended this experiment earlier and shouldn’t have gone as far as he did, seeing the effects The Wave had on there students. This extreme nationalism started to drift from positive unity to violence, exclusion and anger. These are some of the dangers that can connect to authoritarian governments and extreme nationalism.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2017/01/03/a-white-nationalist-suspended-from-twitter-says-the-ban-is-a-just-a-speed-bump-for-his-views/?utm_term=.68a659cda710

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I enjoyed the movie overall, but I felt like the movie kind of skipped like 20 steps between Day 2 and Day 3. That apparently kind of happened though, so if the movie's depiction was accurate that'd be pretty scary! It did highlight the way why people might join a nationalist movement, as they are given a sense of community and belonging they may not be able to find elsewhere. I think the events of the movie are comparable to the right wing/nationalist movements going on in the US and other European countries, both in the way they brought people who felt disenfranchised together and how they oppressed people who were considered part of the outgroup. This can be seen currently in how the new Texan legislation is banning transgender people from using the bathroom of the gender they identify with in government facilities, which shows the way the group in power is oppressing what they consider the outgroup in part to consolidate power and create a sense of power and community within the ingroup.
http://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/05/us/texas-transgender-bathroom-access.html?_r=0

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This movie was as enticing  as it was entertaining, with themes present that were dangerously familiar. We take for granted the freedom that we have, and with all of our differences, to see how easy it is to buy into a system like that is very eye opening. The idea that the causes for why these authoritarian systems appeared in history are still present is a scary thought. We think that Mr. Wenger underestimated human nature, and to see how powerful the impression of power is, as the well as group think; these are things that we can always think about and reflect on. The ending was very interesting, and allows a discussion of what would actually happen if the wave went on, and the severe consequences of trying to put down a powerful movement.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB124319304482150525

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I really enjoyed the film and all of it's plot twists. The movie dealt with real issues facing teens while they were thrust into an extreme situation. The fear of another World War or global disaster occurring because of a similar, though larger, movement like The Wave. The movie, though highly dramatized, plays into the fears many people have about possible reoccurrences of global atrocities. They were able to discuss the factors and buildup to a fascist regime while carrying them out and executing them in passionate, diligent manners. They practiced exclusion and perpetuated the idea of superiority of others. It was extreme nationalism on small scale. These trends are becoming more and more pertinent to global discussions due to much apparent unrest.

http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2016/06/the-civil-war-that-could-doom-the-nra

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Die Welle _ Kaley Settle and LeeAnn Mueller

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Die Welle _ Kaley Settle and LeeAnn Mueller

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The ending of this movie was certainly shocking, but not totally unexpected. It really exhibited, just on a smaller scale, how easily authoritarian governments can rise and how volatile they can become. This film shows us exactly how authoritarian governments are born and how they can spread so quickly. In just the span of a week, the wave looks to have grown at least 3 times the original size. The movement towards extreme nationalism that we see today is represented in this film through the idea of superiority. Outsiders were unable to have the same rights as insiders as shown through Karo being excluded from the water polo game. Although there were some positives in terms of inclusion of anyone who believed in the cause, the exclusion of those who didn’t is shown to have the capabilities of reaching dangerous levels.

http://ideas.time.com/2012/07/17/penn-state-cover-up-group-think-in-action/