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Herd Instinct: Understanding the Human Psychology of Collective Behavior

Herd Instinct: Understanding the Human Psychology of Collective Behavior


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Herd Instinct: Understanding the Human Psychology of Collective Behavior By Dave Karpinsky, PhD, MBA, PMP Why do smart, rational people often follow the crowd-even when it leads to disaster? From viral social media trends to financial market crashes, from groupthink in corporate boardrooms to mass political movements, the force that binds us is often invisible yet undeniable: herd mentality. In this groundbreaking and timely book, acclaimed author and behavioral strategist Dave Karpinsky explores the powerful, and sometimes dangerous, psychology of collective behavior. Discover the Science Behind the Crowd: The evolutionary psychology that wires humans to conform How social proof, cognitive biases, and emotional contagion override rational decision-making The mechanics of information cascades, echo chambers, and mass hysteria in the digital age How mob mentality shapes history-from the Salem Witch Trials, Tulip Mania, and South Sea Bubble, to the GameStop stock frenzy, Jonestown cult, and Arab Spring The role of media influence, algorithms, and online groupthink in spreading misinformation How to break free from the pull of the herd and reclaim critical thinking, independent judgment, and personal agency Karpinsky draws from fields like behavioral economics, social psychology, neuroscience, decision science, and sociology, offering readers a deeply engaging journey through the inner workings of group psychology and the psychology of crowds. Whether you're a leader navigating corporate dynamics, an investor riding market trends, a citizen in a polarized society, or simply fascinated by human behavior, Herd Instinct equips you with the tools to spot, understand, and resist the forces of conformity. Inside This Eye-Opening Book: ✔ A deep dive into the psychological roots of herd behavior ✔ Explanations of groupthink, social influence, and the bandwagon effect ✔ Analysis of how social media psychology manipulates fear, uncertainty, and attention ✔ Practical advice for resisting the urge to follow the majority and cultivating independent thinking ✔ Case studies from history and modern society that reveal how mass behavior shapes revolutions, cults, bubbles, and crashes Herd Instinct is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the unseen force that shapes our world-and how to rise above it.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798898660017
  • Publisher: Green Parrot Media
  • Publisher Imprint: Green Parrot Media
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 138
  • Returnable: N
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  • Sub Title: Understanding the Human Psychology of Collective Behavior
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8898660014
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jul 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
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  • Spine Width: 8 mm
  • Weight: 245 gr


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