Consensus is like when you and your friends are trying to decide on a game to play. Everyone shares their ideas, like hide and seek or tag. Consensus happens when everyone agrees on one game that makes everyone happy. It’s like when all the pieces of a puzzle fit perfectly together, creating a picture that everyone likes.
Think of it like a group of animals in a forest deciding where to go for a picnic. The birds, squirrels, and rabbits all have different ideas, but they talk and listen to each other until they find a spot where everyone can enjoy the sunshine and food. That’s consensus – finding a solution that everyone agrees on.
Another way to see it is like a big pot of soup that everyone helps to make. Each person adds their favorite ingredient, like carrots or potatoes. When the soup is ready, it has a bit of everyone’s taste, and everyone enjoys it. That’s what consensus is: a decision that has a little bit of what everyone wants, making it just right for the whole group.