In praise of herd mentality
The best crowds are joyful expressions of democracy and belonging. So why do we fear them so much?
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Sophie McBain
Sophie McBain is associate editor of the New Statesman and writes on psychology, society and the science of us. She has reported for the New Statesman from the US and Middle East and her writing has earned her two British Society of Magazine Editors awards and the 2016 Amnesty International Award for best feature.
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