How a Tiny Direction Shift Creates Chaos in Crosswalks

MIT scientists found that when people veer more than 13 degrees off-course in a crowd, orderly walking breaks down into chaotic dodging. Their research blends fluid dynamics, math, and real-world experiments to predict and prevent crowd confusion. Observing Pedestrian Chaos or Order Next time you walk through a crowded plaza, crosswalk, or airport, pay attention [...]