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The concept of herd mentality
*Deidre* Offline
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RE: The concept of herd mentality
October 9, 2014 at 8:52 pm (This post was last modified: October 9, 2014 at 8:53 pm by *Deidre*.)
(October 8, 2014 at 8:06 pm)bennyboy Wrote:
(October 8, 2014 at 6:11 pm)Deidre32 Wrote: Suppose the herd is full of bullies, and people who, if you dissent from the herd, will berate or shun you?

Not exactly what you are saying, but:

1. Nazi Germany
2. Zimbardo
3. Milgram

The willingness to do bad when identifying with a group is unavoidable.


This a good point. Nazi Germany was definitely herd mentality however those who dissented were threatened with death if they didn't comply. Which begs the question...would you follow the herd if not doing so would cost you your life? (In this case, the herd/Nazi regime was obviously wrong)
(October 8, 2014 at 9:30 pm)KUSA Wrote: I don't mindlessly follow herds like most. I intentionally ride along with various herds to benefit myself. If the benefits start to wane I hop over to another herd.

Lol Really? Hmmm...
You jump from herd to herd? Big Grin
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The concept of herd mentality

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The concept of herd mentality - by *Deidre* - October 8, 2014 at 6:11 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by ShaMan - October 8, 2014 at 6:26 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by *Deidre* - October 8, 2014 at 6:47 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by BrianSoddingBoru4 - October 8, 2014 at 6:30 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by ShaMan - October 8, 2014 at 7:02 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by *Deidre* - October 8, 2014 at 7:35 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by Tonus - October 10, 2014 at 9:25 am
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by DramaQueen - October 8, 2014 at 7:42 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by bennyboy - October 8, 2014 at 8:06 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by *Deidre* - October 9, 2014 at 8:52 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by rexbeccarox - October 9, 2014 at 9:36 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by *Deidre* - October 10, 2014 at 12:20 am
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by bennyboy - October 10, 2014 at 1:49 am
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by KUSA - October 8, 2014 at 9:30 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by Thumpalumpacus - October 9, 2014 at 1:23 am
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by *Deidre* - October 10, 2014 at 8:09 am
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by Whateverist - October 10, 2014 at 9:10 am
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by *Deidre* - October 10, 2014 at 9:58 am
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by Tonus - October 10, 2014 at 10:45 am
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by Losty - October 10, 2014 at 11:00 am
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by ShaMan - October 10, 2014 at 11:22 am
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by *Deidre* - October 10, 2014 at 7:39 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by ShaMan - October 10, 2014 at 7:47 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by The Grand Nudger - October 10, 2014 at 12:11 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by ShaMan - October 10, 2014 at 12:15 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by The Grand Nudger - October 10, 2014 at 12:20 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by ShaMan - October 10, 2014 at 12:34 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by The Grand Nudger - October 10, 2014 at 12:49 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by DramaQueen - October 10, 2014 at 12:53 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by ShaMan - October 10, 2014 at 12:58 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by Tonus - October 10, 2014 at 12:59 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by DramaQueen - October 10, 2014 at 7:41 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by bennyboy - October 10, 2014 at 7:56 pm
RE: The concept of herd mentality - by Whateverist - October 11, 2014 at 7:13 am

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