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Herd instinct in peacetime and war – Trotter Wilfred – Eksmo – 2026 – ISBN 978-5-04-246188-0

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Why are people willing to abandon their own opinions for the sake of the majority's approval? Why do even the most educated societies fall prey to mass delusions? Can mass panic and blind patriotism be explained by science?

Back in 1916, British surgeon and thinker Wilfred Trotter offered a bold answer: humans are driven not only by reason, but also by the "herd instinct"—the desire to belong to a group, share its beliefs, and follow the majority.

More than a century later, the author's ideas remain relevant. In the age of social media, recommendation algorithms, viral content, and information bubbles, his book helps us understand why we trust some sources and reject others. Trotter shows how public opinion is formed and why critical thinking requires such effort.
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