Crowd Control: The Psychology of Protests and Riots | Shrink Space E.34

24/06/2025 51 min

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What really separates a peaceful protest from a riot? And why do some crowds stay calm while others spiral into chaos?In this episode, we dig into the psychology of mass gatherings, why emotions run high, and what causes some protests to turn violent. We break down the difference between a protest, a riot, and a mob, and talk through real-world examples like the No Kings riot and January 6th.Also in this episode:Rob shares a health updateThe latest on the Trump vs. Musk betA shocking murder involving a Minnesota state repGavin Newsom’s possible role in protest narrativesThe Stanford Prison Experiment and what it teaches us about powerWhether protests actually lead to real change or just make people feel better

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