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Why do otherwise intelligent individuals form seething masses of idiocy when they engage in collective action? We may think that the Great Crash of 1929, junk bonds of the '80s, and over-valued high-tech stocks of the '90s are peculiarly 20th century aberrations, but Mackay's classic - first published in 1841 - shows that the madness and confusion of crowds knows no limits, and has no temporal bounds.

Charles Dodgson was an English mathematician. He taught at Christ Church, a college that is part of the University of Oxford, from 1855 until retiring in 1881, and he remained at the college in residence until his death in 1898.

On October 20, 1973, in San Francisco, a White couple strolling down Telegraph Hill was set upon and butchered by four young Black men. Thus began a reign of terror that lasted six months and left 15 Whites dead and the entire city in a state of panic. The perpetrators wanted nothing less than a race war.

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 ...

Two best friends, sharing all of the stories that we send to each other on voicenotes, phonecalls and catch ups. We are each others unpaid therapists, and we always keep it 100% real, unfiltered and brutally honest. Join us on our weekly face to face catch ups, because we think we're hilarious and would love you to join us on our journey.

Feminist icon Phyllis Chesler's pioneering work, Women and Madness, remains startlingly relevant today, nearly 50 years since its first publication in 1972. With over 2.5 million copies sold, this seminal book is unanimously regarded as the definitive work on the subject of women's psychology. This completely revised and updated edition from 2005 adds to her original research and findings perspectives on the issues of eating disorders, postpartum depression, biological psychology, important feminist political findings, female genital mutilation, and more.

A weary young man, tired of wandering the vast expanse of the red desert, unexpectedly discovers an exhilarating adventure that changes everything. - Summary by Yoganandh T

Absolute Madness tells the disturbing true story of Joseph Christopher, a white serial killer who targeted black males and struck fear into the residents of Buffalo and New York City in the 1980s. Dubbed both the .22-Caliber Killer and the Midtown Slasher, Christopher allegedly claimed eighteen victims during a savage four-month spree across the state.

The study of classic and contemporary films can provide a powerful avenue to understand the experience of mental illness. In Madness at the Movies, James Charney, MD, a practicing psychiatrist and long-time cinephile, examines films that delve deeply into characters’ inner worlds, and he analyzes moments that help define their particular mental illness.

Erin and Amanda are sisters, librarians, and sister librarians hailing from scenic central Oklahoma, and in this series they examine and rank clubs, cults, MLMs and more to determine which one they'd most like to join. Join us for math and questionable singing.

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Summer Madness Festival 2023 : Power-2-Change from SM 2023 is a podcast of the audio recordings from the Summer Madness NI festival 2023:Power2Change, which aims to encourage and equip Christians in the day to day journey of following Christ by releasing the amazing content that is shared at Madness. This could be anything from seminars to mainstage talks. We’re really excited about sharing the festival with you and we hope you’re excited to hear it. For more details see the app: https://www.madapps.uk/sm23fest

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Dealing with some of the most heinous crimes imaginable, forensic neuropsychologist and psychoanalyst Dr. Richard Lettieri gives a behind-the-scenes look at criminal psychology through case studies from his over 30 years of experience as a court-appointed and privately retained psychologist.

At the heart of countless crimes lie the mysteries of the human mind. In this eye-opening book, Dr. Cheryl Paradis draws back the curtain on the fascinating world of forensic psychology, and revisits the most notorious and puzzling cases she has handled in her multifaceted career. Her riveting, sometimes shocking stories reveal the crucial and often surprising role forensic psychology plays in the pursuit of justice - in which the accused may truly believe their own bizarre lies, creating a world that pushes them into committing horrific, violent crimes.

Audiobooks with commentary and analysis to help make Leftist theory more accessible.

A satirical commentary on the Nigerian experience hosted by Gesi. "You have to be mad to live in Nigeria, cause there is no way a serrated knife is going up your butt and you still claim to be happy." And yet... WE ARE HAPPY PEOPLE.

In a world where logic often takes a backseat to intuition, C.I.B. Agent Pell navigates the treacherous landscape of espionage relying more on gut feelings than on technology. When the stakes get high, he discovers that to outsmart his enemies, he must first ensure he stays one step ahead‚Aîby keeping his head in the game. - Summary by If Worlds of Science Fiction, July 1953

Kyle Hulbert shares his WMDs (Whimsically Maniacal Diatribes) from behind the bars of Buckingham Correctional Center, a medium-security Virginia state prison, where he's serving a life sentence.

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