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As humans, we have instinctual responses that are exacerbated by group influences. Riots are by definition violent in nature, it is violent group behavior. The larger the group the greater the amplification of that group behavior into potentially, [[Mob Frenzy]]. If the group behavior is violent, the larger the group the more magnified the violence. [[Mob Mentality]] phenomenon has occurred throughout human history, whether witch burning, religious zealotry, political protests or reaction to perceived racial micro aggression.<ref>[https://drwendyjames.com/the-psychology-of-mob-mentality-and-violence/ Mob Mentality]</ref> | As humans, we have instinctual responses that are exacerbated by group influences. Riots are by definition violent in nature, it is violent group behavior. The larger the group the greater the amplification of that group behavior into potentially, [[Mob Frenzy]]. If the group behavior is violent, the larger the group the more magnified the violence. [[Mob Mentality]] phenomenon has occurred throughout human history, whether witch burning, religious zealotry, political protests or reaction to perceived racial micro aggression.<ref>[https://drwendyjames.com/the-psychology-of-mob-mentality-and-violence/ Mob Mentality]</ref> | ||
[[Mob Mentality]] and pack mentality, also lesser known as gang mentality, describes how people can be influenced by their peers to adopt certain behaviors on a largely emotional, rather than rational, basis. When individuals are affected by mob mentality, they may make different decisions than they would have individually. <ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herd_mentality Herd Mentality]</ref> | |||
==Crisis in Western Power Centers== | ==Crisis in Western Power Centers== | ||