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	Podcast:		All In The Mind
	Episode:		Do people really behave differently in a crowd?
	Category:		Science & Medicine
	Duration:		00:31:25
	Publish Date:		2025-05-24 18:00:00
	Description:		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: Presenter/producer: Sana Qadar Senior producer: James Bullen Producer: Rose Kerr Sound engineer: Roi Huberman 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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