Madness is the exception in individuals but the rule in groups.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Individuals are rarely mad, but groups often act irrationally.
- In plain terms
- People are usually sane, but crowds can be crazy.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware groupthink and collective irrationality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does group pressure affect decision making?
- When have you seen a group act irrationally?
Another view
Not all groups are irrational; many function rationally.
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