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August 19, 2011, 18:43
Geoff
Think Tank
Where did this term originate, and how? Aren't most of them pure propaganda mills? Indeed, are there any that aren't?


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August 20, 2011, 00:08
arnie
According to Wikipedia,
quote:
The phrase "think tank" in wartime American slang referred to rooms in which strategists discussed war planning.
This page gives more details.


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August 21, 2011, 19:56
Kalleh
It's interesting how times change. About 8 or so years ago, in my field "think tanks" were all the rage in nursing. Now the terminology has evolved to though leaders or maybe expert or blue ribbon panels.