If you’ve ever been out of your house you’ve probably been in a crowd before. They can be as mundane as an elevator full of people or as consequential as a mass of protesters. But did you know there’s psychology to crowds? And they follow fluid dynamics?
This episode explores the fascinating science behind how crowds behave, discovering that humans are actually way better at navigating them than you might think. Josh and Chuck dig into crowd physics, psychology, and the surprising truth that people in groups tend to be orderly and cooperative rather than mindless mobs—even when things go wrong. They break down tragic examples like the Astroworld Festival and the Hajj stampede to understand what actually causes crowd disasters, and they reveal how modern crowd management techniques like dialogue teams are way more effective than old-school riot gear at keeping situations peaceful.
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