Episodes

  • Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds Volume 1 - Charles Mackay - Part 2

    Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds Volume 1 - Charles Mackay - Part 2
    Jul 10 2026
    The book chronicles and vilifies its targets in three parts: "National Delusions", "Peculiar Follies", and "Philosophical Delusions". The subjects of Mackay's debunking include alchemy, beards (influence of politics and religion on), witch-hunts, crusades and duels. Present day writers on economics, such as Andrew Tobias, laud the three chapters on economic bubbles. (summary from Wikipedia) Link to Volume 2
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    4 hrs and 35 mins
  • Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds Volume 1 - Charles Mackay - Part 1

    Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds Volume 1 - Charles Mackay - Part 1
    Jul 9 2026
    The book chronicles and vilifies its targets in three parts: "National Delusions", "Peculiar Follies", and "Philosophical Delusions". The subjects of Mackay's debunking include alchemy, beards (influence of politics and religion on), witch-hunts, crusades and duels. Present day writers on economics, such as Andrew Tobias, laud the three chapters on economic bubbles. (summary from Wikipedia) Link to Volume 2
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    9 hrs and 44 mins