mobthink

A mentality formed by deep feelings of inferiority and a concurrent need for fascistic power and control, usually fueled by early neglect or abuse in an individual.

Watching the political shitshow unfold, you can observe the deep roots of mobthink running through almost every defensive response we get from Trump and his cronies.

by Dr Bunnygirl July 26, 2018

Mobthinking

The accelerated, digitally-amplified version of groupthink where a crowd's sentiment coalesces into a perceived moral imperative with terrifying speed, bypassing deliberation. Dissent isn't just discouraged; it is algorithmically hidden and socially prosecuted. It's groupthink with the velocity and scale of a viral feed, creating instant orthodoxies.

Example: A celebrity's decade-old tweet is unearthed. Within hours, a hashtag demands their cancellation. Media piles on. Anyone pointing out context or advocating proportionality is drowned out as "defending the indefensible." This is mobthinking—a punitive, self-reinforcing consensus formed at internet speed, demanding immediate conformity.

by Dumu The Void February 9, 2026