But according to Professor Drury, in reality it's not mob mentality and violence, but rather feelings of safety and togetherness that actually characterise crowds.
But I want to say that when I was young, I felt like a weirdo, I felt like I didn't belong, and I look around this room and I feel like I found all the rest of the weirdos.
While that may well be true, researchers have also recently found that interacting with strangers actually brings a boost in mood and feelings of belonging that we didn't expect.
We come from these communities and we have that kind of power to really connect with them and recreate that kind of love and ownership and a pride that people have in the animals.
For social beings who desire love and belonging, wanting to be liked, and caring about the effect we have on others, is healthy and allows us to make connections.
It makes me feel rather daunted, and I wonder if in a new place, I may be out on my own, if you know what I mean, compared to the sense of community here.