This quote is based on people who believe in conformity, emulation and following blindly in the footsteps of precedents. It describes how humans in society have constantly been plagued with crazes and manias, and how these delusions affect people. By observing and conforming to the social norm, we are partaking in mob mentality. We base what is right and wrong on what the majority of people are doing or thinking. Society’s pressure is so strong, our opinions and morals sway with the general acceptance of a strong leader or a majority of our peers. The great irony of deindividuation is that everyone eventually becomes involved in it because subconsciously we want to do things we wouldn't normally do, but then once we realize what we are following
