In this month’s flying magazine there is an article that talks about the danger of the Herd mentality. Or namely, how after one person does something, others will follow. This is so true I cannot even tell you. Take a freeway example everyone should know…
During rush hour traffic on the freeway cars will sit and wait as they should. Out of nowhere a car will cross the double yellow into the carpool lane, or will drive down the shoulder. As soon as that first car does it what happens? People follow.
Individuals hate being told what to do. Groups crave a leader to follow.