an added perspective:
people in a panicked crowd don’t really get the choice to act as individuals. there’s not enough information flow, and little in the way of shared decision make.
ive been at otherwise beign concerts where people try to leave, and the pushing is so strong your body pushes regardless of personal choice.
in just such a circumstance, i saw someone fall and everyone around tried to help them up - but, it’s extremely difficult. people have not only been killed by being trampled, but by being crushed.
a very large crowd is like a fluid. regardless of the individuals who comprise it.
