If a fire breaks out in a theater, what is the real danger?
It is not the risk of ruining the set, the seats, or the decor. And even burns and injuries are not the worst part. The real threat is panic. It infects a person with the madness of the crowd.
In a moment of frenzy, the crowd always feels justified, because:
“Everyone around me is an idiot.”
“I must survive at any cost.”
“That jerk blocked our exit.”
“Every disaster has a name, a surname, and a job title.”
“What could I do? Anyone would act the same way.”
Compared to the crowd, the fire seems like a joke. The collective unconscious is a volcano that buries everything under burning ash. Pity the one who becomes part of the crowd, and pity the one who stands in its way.
Ancient people understood the danger of this psychic “plague.” They meticulously followed traditions, rituals, and customs passed down since the dawn of time for a reason.
Our ancestors did not know how to split the atom, but they knew what mattered: never let the fabric of society tear apart. Otherwise, a tiny spark grows into an avalanche of violence—everyone against everyone.
The way out? Even if you find yourself inside a crowd, stay Human. Your lone stitch might just keep the weave from ripping wide.
Yours sincerely,
-Alexander
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