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Victoria Atkinson

FOUND: Mathematicians solve vexing crowd problem that explains why public spaces devolve into chaos | Mind Blowing Facts

A bird's eye view of a crowd of people on a multicolored floor.

Navigating a busy crowd is often an awkward experience, but sometimes, it feels much easier than others. In a crowded hallway, people seem to spontaneously organize themselves into lanes, while in an open city square, people travel in every direction, darting from one side to the other.

But what determines the way people move in busy spaces?

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