Social Taboos and the Wisdom of Crowds

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@Shoresy

you are using it as a form of evasion or distraction, which in turn could function as an "excuse" for changing the subject or avoiding a direct answer. 

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@Debby

"Wisdom of crowds"


"Madness of crowds"


Wisdom of isolation.


Madness of isolation.


Yin and yang.

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@SergeantLynch

The "yin and yang" of crowd behavior, while not an established psychological term, serves as a useful metaphor for the complementary yet opposing forces that drive group dynamics, encompassing both the potential for destructive "madness" and constructive "wisdom". 


The "yin" and "yang" perspective emphasizes that these are not entirely separate or "good/bad" phenomena, but rather two sides of the same coin of human group behavior. The potential for madness or wisdom lies in the dynamic interaction and balance of these forces, and the context in which they emerge. Both aspects are essential for the overall functioning and change within society; the challenge lies in leveraging the wisdom while mitigating the madness. 

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