Social media amplifies the modern madness of crowds by spreading information—and misinformation—at lightning speed. Viral trends, hashtags, and echo chambers influence collective behavior, often triggering emotional reactions and herd mentality. Users can follow popular opinions without critical analysis, making platforms a catalyst for groupthink, panic, or hype in ways that magnify the effects of the madness of crowds
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