Why do we always get led by others in the crowd?
This book carefully examines the general psychological characteristics of groups, explores many aspects of the group's morality, emotions, imagination, beliefs, etc., And points out that individuals easily lose their self-awareness after entering a group, and become a member of the "rabble" that is blind, impulsive, fanatical, and credulous under the oppression of the collective will. Groups motivated by illegal self-interest are often criminal groups, while mob groups "fighting for their beliefs" display noble devotion. Factors that affect group concepts and beliefs include race, tradition, system, etc. In addition, highly contagious language, the call of the ideal country, and the incitement of leaders also have a positive or negative effect on group behavior.
Reader comments
Groups are less rational, more emotional, irritable, prone to extremes, lack critical spirit, and have low reasoning ability. A leader often emerges and is led by a leader because the group desires servitude rather than freedom. Groups are easily influenced by assertions, insinuations, repetitions, contagions and prestige, especially exaggerated imagery, clichés and words. (The whole article talks about these mostly, and there are many shortcomings that are repeated back and forth)
I finished reading the physical book at Sanlian Taofen Bookstore. It is not long and can be read in 2 days on the weekend. The discussion on the education system made me sweat... A nation is also a mass, and mass psychology has historical inertia. Click to stop expanding.
The book says that the unconscious behavior of the group sometimes replaces the conscious behavior of the individual, which I think makes sense. I also liked the study of racial psychology in the book, which made me understand that everyone has their own unique side. All in all, this is a book worth reading that will give you a new perspective on the world around you.
If it hadn't been for a book like this, I probably wouldn't have seen it.
The preface of the physical book I read is obviously very long.
It's a good book worth reading several times, but it's a pity that I can't appreciate the charm of the original version because I don't know French.
The explanation of the full text is very consistent with the title of "The Crowd", understanding the group and explaining the group.
Perfect explanation of the power of the rabble.
Groups are less rational, more emotional, irritable, prone to extremes, lack critical spirit, and have low reasoning ability. A leader often emerges and is led by a leader because the group desires servitude rather than freedom. Groups are easily influenced by assertions, insinuations, repetitions, contagions and prestige, especially exaggerated imagery, clichés and words. (The whole article talks about these mostly, and there are many shortcomings that are repeated back and forth)
I finished reading the physical book at Sanlian Taofen Bookstore. It is not long and can be read in 2 days on the weekend. The discussion on the education system made me sweat... A nation is also a mass, and mass psychology has historical inertia. Click to stop expanding.
The book says that the unconscious behavior of the group sometimes replaces the conscious behavior of the individual, which I think makes sense. I also liked the study of racial psychology in the book, which made me understand that everyone has their own unique side. All in all, this is a book worth reading that will give you a new perspective on the world around you.
If it hadn't been for a book like this, I probably wouldn't have seen it.
The preface of the physical book I read is obviously very long.
It's a good book worth reading several times, but it's a pity that I can't appreciate the charm of the original version because I don't know French.
The explanation of the full text is very consistent with the title of "The Crowd", understanding the group and explaining the group. Perfect explanation of the power of the rabble.