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YOU are part of the herd! And now I will prove it.
Familiar situation
Crosswalk. Red traffic light, and you are in such a hurry to get home as soon as possible after school. And then one of the pedestrians, seeing the absence of cars, decides to seize the moment and show his domination over a bunch of law-abiding suffered. People naturally do not like to be patient, so one by one they begin to follow the example of the first daredevil. And when almost all the neighbors in the transition have already done their job, you discard all your principles and succumb to the herd instinct. And by Murphy's Law ... Yawning truck driver. Hit. Wasted.
Suddenly lit red: deceiving traffic light threatens pedestrians in the north-west
Okay, I'm already dramatizing this a lot. But honestly, what do you know about herd instinct? All of you have definitely heard about it, and approximately understand what it is. But how good is it? There is quite a bit of quality information on the Internet regarding this seemingly so important phenomenon. And all why? Here, various conspiracy theories can creep into your head, but let's discard all the tinsel and start from the very beginning.
The Clan of the Cave Bear DVDRip download movie
Cave flock
Even in ancient times, the first people followed the example of animals. They united in tribes and it was a very effective strategy for survival in such a harsh time. The mass of people formed a single cohesive organism without a hint of individuality, and then it was really cool. Thanks to this, humanity survived. But times are changing, and now there is much more harm than good from the herd instinct.
Herd Instinct: Life Stories, Tips, News, Humor and Pictures - Hot
Starting with extreme situations in which people are literally trampled underfoot, ending with thoughtless purchases and a waste of resources to be like everyone else. The same iPhone, a trip to Turkey in the summer, social networks, a Dyson hairdryer and so on. Yes, yes, this is also the result of the herd instinct, which has served excellently for the development of economics and marketing.
What is herd feeling?!
What is the herd instinct and can you fight it | Brave defender
Science
From the point of view of biology, everything is even more interesting. According to some scientists, the herd instinct is formed due to the dopaminergic system, which is associated with a number of areas of the brain, including the prefrontal cortex. This system is rich in dopamines - neurotransmitters that provide communication between neurons and participate in the formation of a signal of error in case of disagreement with the opinion of the crowd. As it turned out, this system can be well manipulated. For example, in Denmark, they conducted an experiment in which they checked whether the level of conformity could be increased. To do this, the volunteers were given pills that increase the amount of dopamine. And, indeed, people began to actively change their opinion towards the majority. This shows how a person is dependent on the activity of the dopaminergic system of the brain and the signals generated by it in the case of if he starts to differ from the crowd. From this we conclude that the happier a person is, the more he is subject to the herd instinct.
The herd feeling: how to manage it and not be a sheep.
Outcomes
What are we all to do with this? At this stage, we definitely cannot overcome the herd instinct. It is in our genes, and with its help it is more convenient for the authorities to control us. You can only try to suppress it on an individual basis. To do this, you only need tremendous willpower, developed critical thinking, a pinch of arrogance and a lot of self-confidence. Nothing at all. And that's all for me, see you in the next posts.
Familiar situation
Crosswalk. Red traffic light, and you are in such a hurry to get home as soon as possible after school. And then one of the pedestrians, seeing the absence of cars, decides to seize the moment and show his domination over a bunch of law-abiding suffered. People naturally do not like to be patient, so one by one they begin to follow the example of the first daredevil. And when almost all the neighbors in the transition have already done their job, you discard all your principles and succumb to the herd instinct. And by Murphy's Law ... Yawning truck driver. Hit. Wasted.
Suddenly lit red: deceiving traffic light threatens pedestrians in the north-west
Okay, I'm already dramatizing this a lot. But honestly, what do you know about herd instinct? All of you have definitely heard about it, and approximately understand what it is. But how good is it? There is quite a bit of quality information on the Internet regarding this seemingly so important phenomenon. And all why? Here, various conspiracy theories can creep into your head, but let's discard all the tinsel and start from the very beginning.
The Clan of the Cave Bear DVDRip download movie
Cave flock
Even in ancient times, the first people followed the example of animals. They united in tribes and it was a very effective strategy for survival in such a harsh time. The mass of people formed a single cohesive organism without a hint of individuality, and then it was really cool. Thanks to this, humanity survived. But times are changing, and now there is much more harm than good from the herd instinct.
Herd Instinct: Life Stories, Tips, News, Humor and Pictures - Hot
Starting with extreme situations in which people are literally trampled underfoot, ending with thoughtless purchases and a waste of resources to be like everyone else. The same iPhone, a trip to Turkey in the summer, social networks, a Dyson hairdryer and so on. Yes, yes, this is also the result of the herd instinct, which has served excellently for the development of economics and marketing.
What is herd feeling?!
Mechanism
How does it work? We model a herd - a relatively large group of people. Let's say 100 people. Let's say they are locked in one large room with two doors. When do you think the herd instinct should kick in? There is an exact number. 5%. This means that when the 5 most courageous or arrogant representatives of the herd begin to perform any actions, the rest of the herd will follow them. Here the factor of hierarchy is also important, which also passed to us from animals. This means that the herd is much more likely to follow a fictitious alpha male than a regular member of the herd. Plus, there is another very interesting point that confirms the complete shutdown of the brain in each individual member of the herd. Symmetry breaking. Earlier we indicated that the room has two doors. It is logical that 50 people should go through each door. No matter how it is. At best, it will be 90/10. And these rules almost always apply in real life. What is also very important, although the herd instinct is a self-preservation mechanism, at the same time it contradicts the same self-preservation. The people in the herd dull the feeling of fear, pain, love.
What is the herd instinct and can you fight it | Brave defender
Science
From the point of view of biology, everything is even more interesting. According to some scientists, the herd instinct is formed due to the dopaminergic system, which is associated with a number of areas of the brain, including the prefrontal cortex. This system is rich in dopamines - neurotransmitters that provide communication between neurons and participate in the formation of a signal of error in case of disagreement with the opinion of the crowd. As it turned out, this system can be well manipulated. For example, in Denmark, they conducted an experiment in which they checked whether the level of conformity could be increased. To do this, the volunteers were given pills that increase the amount of dopamine. And, indeed, people began to actively change their opinion towards the majority. This shows how a person is dependent on the activity of the dopaminergic system of the brain and the signals generated by it in the case of if he starts to differ from the crowd. From this we conclude that the happier a person is, the more he is subject to the herd instinct.
The herd feeling: how to manage it and not be a sheep.
Outcomes
What are we all to do with this? At this stage, we definitely cannot overcome the herd instinct. It is in our genes, and with its help it is more convenient for the authorities to control us. You can only try to suppress it on an individual basis. To do this, you only need tremendous willpower, developed critical thinking, a pinch of arrogance and a lot of self-confidence. Nothing at all. And that's all for me, see you in the next posts.
