The balance here is an oversimplification of the dynamics of human interactions in the face of an extraordinary event.
Who has what incentive when a miracle occurs, or when a lesson is given?
The payoff for the crowd is not uniform: some seek healing, others knowledge, and still others a sign to challenge established authority.
For example, an announcement from the European Central Bank about interest rates can be interpreted differently by commercial banks and indebted households, rather than fragmenting or uniforming market reactions.