A review of recent research investigating collective behavior suggests the Le Bon was correct when he argued people become slightly mad when they join in large crowds and mobs.

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Le Bon's theory of crowd behavior, which suggests that individuals lose their sense of self and rationality in crowds, has been largely criticized and revised by modern research. Contemporary studies emphasize the role of social identity and context in crowd behavior, rather than an inherent madness.

A Review of Recent Research Investigating Collective Behavior Suggests the Le