Group Dynamics & Collective Behavior · 3/31/2026 · Jeff Griffin Groups behave differently than individuals. When people come together, they form a collective organism with its own emotional system, its own reactions, and its own patterns of collapse. This collective system does not think, feel, or act the way any one person would. It amplifies fear, synchronizes emotion, and creates a shared identity that can override personal responsibility. Understanding these dynamics helps explain why crowds escalate, why nations polarize, and why opposition forms so quickly. It also shows how restoration, clarity, and responsible leadership can return a group to stability.
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