As we blend into crowds, our individuality fades, replaced by a collective consciousness. This phenomenon, known as deindividuation1, can lead us down paths we'd never tread alone.
From the shared euphoria at a rock concert2 to the unity in a peaceful protest, the camaraderie at a sports event, and even the spark that ignites mob violence, groups can foste…
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