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What does it mean?
Irrational behavior or madness is portrayed as widespread and occurring in large collective groups.
In plain terms
Madness is common and happens to many people at once.
What can you take from it?
Irrationality is a frequent human trait.

Where it applies

  • social analysis
  • psychology
  • public behavior

Putting it to work

  • study group behavior

Questions to consider

  • Why do groups often act irrationally?

Another view

Madness can also be individual and isolated.

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