Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds
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Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds
Charles Mackay
5 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2019–2020.
What people on Hacker News said
It's surprisingly relevant today and many of the anecdotes are fun. Helps you have a healthy skepticism but also acceptance of fads.
"Extraordinary popular delusions and the madness of crowds" : stock bubbles! Politics of beards! Ancient memes! History of fiat currency! Tulip mania! All very relevant to our times.
"Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds" (1841). See all the large-scale scams in their original forms.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What are your favorite books or essays written at least 100 years ago? 2019 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Book recommendations for understanding financial systems? 2020 · 1 recommendation
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