Le déséquilibre du monde

Name: Le déséquilibre du monde
Author: Gustave Le Bon

By Gustave Le Bon

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The author examines the striking split in modern civilization between rapid scientific and technical advances and the stagnant, often irrational realm of political and social life. He argues that social behavior remains governed by inherited instincts, emotions, and collective mentalities that change slowly, so intelligence frequently supplies ever more powerful means without guiding public sentiments. Mass psychology, ideologies, and crowd impulses can therefore magnify violence and destruction, while attempts to reconcile conflicting interests create chronic instability. The work surveys causes and consequences of this imbalance and reflects on how the mismatch between intellect and sentiment shapes contemporary events.

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Gustave Le Bon

Gustave Le Bon was a French social psychologist and sociologist, best known for his influential works on crowd psychology and the dynamics of social movements. His seminal book, "The Crowd," explores how collective behavior can influence individual actions and societal change. Le Bon's ideas on the psychology of revolution, as articulated in "The Psychology of Revolution," have contributed significantly to the understanding of social upheaval and mass behavior. His writings reflect a keen interest in the interplay between individual psychology and collective phenomena, making him a notable figure in the study of social sciences and human behavior.