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Part of the problem is that different people have different definitions of rational. I think that most people act rationally most of the time. The definition of rational that I'm using is completely subjective. I include myself in the above generalizations.
Regardless of any arrogance I may have, you still can't really credibly assume that patterns evident in group behavior are proof that members of the group are acting rationally, even if they probably are. Right? It would be a tad unconventional to observe the collective behavior that is a stampede and conclude that the animals must be rational because they all seem to be conforming to a certain pattern of behavior. Part of making good observations when your perspective is limited is recognizing your limitations and not extrapolating unnecessarily.
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