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Charles MacKays insightful work reminds us that Men think in herds; they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one. This classic analysis of human behavior dives deep into the history of nations, revealing how communities can become fixated on singular delusions. From the Crusades to the Witch Mania, MacKay explores eight captivating topics, shedding light on the nature of crowd psychology and its relevance today. His observations about economic bubbles, such as the dot com surge of the late 90s, continue to resonate in our increasingly populated world. Join ...

Militant atheism is on the rise. In recent years, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett, and Christopher Hitchens have produced a steady stream of best-selling books denigrating religious belief. These authors are merely the leading edge of a larger movement that includes much of the scientific community. In response, mathematician David Berlinski, himself a secular Jew, delivers a biting defense of religious thought.

The Self Delusion is an explosive, powerful and inspiring book that brings together overwhelming evidence against the illusion we have of ourselves as independent beings - and explains how understanding our many connections may be the key to a better future.

One of our most brilliant social critics - author of the best-selling The Middle Mind - presents a scathing critique of the "delusions" of science alongside a rousing defense of the tradition of Romanticism and the "big" questions. With the rise of religion critics such as Richard Dawkins, and of pseudo-science advocates such as Malcolm Gladwell and Jonah Lehrer, you' re likely to become a subject of ridicule if you wonder "Why is there something instead of nothing?" or "What is our purpose on Earth?"

Craig Speelman and Marek McGann talk with Dr Suzanne Egan about their book "The Great Psychology Delusion: Missteps, Pitfalls and How to Make a More Successful Psychological Science."

Created and hosted by Matthew Thompson, State of Delusion provides news coverage and a satirical view on politics.

Target off target? Woke Christmas Ornaments Spark Outrage- Good business or total delusion? Target, a well-known American retail corporation, has come under fire for its recent decision to sell Christmas ornaments that feature diverse families and Christmas traditions. While some have praised the company for its efforts to be more inclusive, others have expressed outrage, calling the ornaments "woke" and "anti-Christmas." The controversy began when Target released a line of Christmas ornaments that included images of Black Santa Clauses, same-sex couples, and Muslim families celebrating ...