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Panicky. Irrational. Impulsive. These are the traits that have long been associated with crowd behaviour.
But modern crowd science suggests that’s an incomplete, if not inaccurate picture.
From crowd crushes to terrorist attacks, we take a closer look at how people really behave in crowds, and what you can do to keep yourself safe in one.
Want to listen to more All in the Mind? Check out our episode, Can music inspire mania?
Guest:
Associate Professor Milad HaghaniPrincipal Fellow in Urban Resilience & MobilityUniversity of Melbourne
Credits:
More info:
How simple behavioural modifications can influence evacuation efficiency of crowds: Part 1. Decision making of individuals
How simple behavioural modifications can influence evacuation efficiency of crowds: Part 2. Physical movement of individuals
How behavioural changes in social groups affect evacuation efficiency of crowds
Contemporary understanding of riots: Classical crowd psychology, ideology and the social identity approach
The role of social identity processes in mass emergency behaviour: An integrative review
English riots 2011: new research shows why crowd behaviour isn't contagious
How to stay safe in a New Year's Eve crowd
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Panicky. Irrational. Impulsive. These are the traits that have long been associated with crowd behaviour.
But modern crowd science suggests that’s an incomplete, if not inaccurate picture.
From crowd crushes to terrorist attacks, we take a closer look at how people really behave in crowds, and what you can do to keep yourself safe in one.
Want to listen to more All in the Mind? Check out our episode, Can music inspire mania?
Guest:
Associate Professor Milad HaghaniPrincipal Fellow in Urban Resilience & MobilityUniversity of Melbourne
Credits:
More info:
How simple behavioural modifications can influence evacuation efficiency of crowds: Part 1. Decision making of individuals
How simple behavioural modifications can influence evacuation efficiency of crowds: Part 2. Physical movement of individuals
How behavioural changes in social groups affect evacuation efficiency of crowds
Contemporary understanding of riots: Classical crowd psychology, ideology and the social identity approach
The role of social identity processes in mass emergency behaviour: An integrative review
English riots 2011: new research shows why crowd behaviour isn't contagious
How to stay safe in a New Year's Eve crowd

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