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Deindividuation: Why People Lose Themselves in Crowds

When people feel anonymous in a group, their self-awareness drops and their behavior shifts. The psychology of deindividuation explains everything from online trolling to mob violence — and how self-awareness is the antidote.

April 12, 2026


Deindividuation: Why People Lose Themselves in Crowds
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