Cycleback, David: The Power of the Crowd: How Group Psychology Influences Beliefs and Behavior

_Center for Artifact Studies_. 2026This concise exploration of group psychology examines how human thinking is deeply shaped by social influence, shared identity, and cultural environments. Although people experience their beliefs as personal and objective, much of what they think and value is formed within groups. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, sociology, and real-world experiences, this text explores the limits of individual thinking, the power of social conformity, and the w