Episode
Madness of Crowds
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- Dr. John Campbell
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- Sep 10, 2026
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- 915
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Summary
The Madness of Crowds Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds (Charles Mackay, 1841). Economic bubbles The Love of the Marvellous and the Disbelief of the True Peculiar Follies The Crusades The Witch Mania The Slow Poisoners Philosophical Delusions The Alchemysts Fortune Telling The Magnetisers (Frans Mesmer) Remedy to groupthink Uphold the right of dissenters to be heard. Medical journals, actively encourage the discussion of contrarian ideas Stop punishment for dissenters Address financial and other conflicts of interest. Indulge those occupied with “taboo science,” while still adhering to time-tested scientific principles and methods. Be aware of manipulating psychopaths and sociopaths (JC) Something is rotten in the Academy. We need to improve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices