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THE MADNESS OF CROWDSWhy do ordinary people sometimes do extraordinary things when they become part of a crowd? What makes a crowd turn angry, irrational or even violent? Why do individuals sometimes abandon their personal judgement, moral boundaries and sense of responsibility when swept up in collective emotion?
From the recent anti-immigrant unrest and violence in Durban to the mass demonstrations, riots and clashes with police in Paris, we are witnessing how collective grievances, social tensions and political discontent can spill over into powerful expressions of crowd behaviour.
At the next free meeting of Durban Critical Thinkers we will try to understand what actually happens when individuals become part of a crowd. Drawing on crowd psychology, sociology, history and contemporary events, we will explore the ideas of Gustave Le Bon, groupthink, emotional contagion, conformity, scapegoating and the power of collective identity in order to understand ‘the madness of crowds’.
Come along! Meet new people! Have interesting conversations! This free event, hosted by Durban Critical Thinkers, is at 6.30pm on Wednesday 11 November, at the German Club, 7 Barham Place, Westville, KZN. All welcome! Safe parking available on site. Food and drinks can be ordered from the venue. We look forward to seeing you! RSVP on Facebook events: https://www.facebook.com/share/1A3C9qsNaE/
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7 Barham Place, Westville, Durban, KZN, South Africa
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