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What does it mean?
A short phrase suggesting actions occur due to excessive numbers of people.
In plain terms
We did it because there were too many of us.
What can you take from it?
Crowds can drive actions.

Where it applies

  • protests
  • crowded events
  • mass decisions

Putting it to work

  • analyzing group behavior
  • crowd control
  • team management

Questions to consider

  • Why do groups act?
  • When does size matter?

Another view

The reason is unspecified and could be irrelevant.

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