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What does it mean?
Crowds do not guarantee safety.
In plain terms
Being around many people does not keep you safe.
What can you take from it?
Trust your judgment not just the crowd.

Where it applies

  • crowd control
  • security situations
  • decision making

Putting it to work

  • evaluate risks personally
  • do not rely on crowds

Questions to consider

  • Is safety in numbers a myth?
  • When is being alone safer?

Another view

Safety in numbers is often true in practice.

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