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#sociology #psychology #philosophy #podcast #gustavelebon This video explores crowd psychology, highlighting the ideas of Gustave Le Bon and his influence on understanding collective behavior. Le Bon argues that crowds act under the influence of simplified and emotionally shared ideas that transcend individual rationality. In a crowd, the individual loses his autonomy and acts on instinct, transforming himself into a part of a psychological entity unified by shared beliefs. This collective dynamic, which can lead to heroic or barbaric acts, reflects a deep human desire for belonging and freedom from personal responsibility. Le Bon also points out that crowds are easily manipulated, responding more to force and authority than to reason, allowing charismatic leaders to dominate through ideas perceived as almost divine. Ultimately, he proposes that our unconscious adherence to collective beliefs constitutes a subtle form of tyranny, limiting our individual freedom without our being fully aware of it.