Episodes

  • 035 - Chapter 8 Relics

    035 - Chapter 8 Relics
    Feb 12 2026
    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 us as we uncover the peculiar follies and national delusions that have shaped human behavior throughout history.
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    17 mins
  • 034 - Chapter 7 Duels Ordeals Part 4

    034 - Chapter 7 Duels Ordeals Part 4
    Feb 11 2026
    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 us as we uncover the peculiar follies and national delusions that have shaped human behavior throughout history.
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    27 mins
  • 033 - Chapter 7 Duels Ordeals Part 3

    033 - Chapter 7 Duels Ordeals Part 3
    Feb 10 2026
    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 us as we uncover the peculiar follies and national delusions that have shaped human behavior throughout history.
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    30 mins
  • 032 - Chapter 7 Duels Ordeals Part 2

    032 - Chapter 7 Duels Ordeals Part 2
    Feb 9 2026
    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 us as we uncover the peculiar follies and national delusions that have shaped human behavior throughout history.
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    34 mins
  • 031 - Chapter 7 Duels Ordeals Part 1

    031 - Chapter 7 Duels Ordeals Part 1
    Feb 9 2026
    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 us as we uncover the peculiar follies and national delusions that have shaped human behavior throughout history.
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    35 mins
  • 030 - Chapter 6 Popular Admiration of Great Thieves

    030 - Chapter 6 Popular Admiration of Great Thieves
    Feb 9 2026
    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 us as we uncover the peculiar follies and national delusions that have shaped human behavior throughout history.
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    30 mins
  • 029 - Chapter 5 Popular Follies of Great Cities

    029 - Chapter 5 Popular Follies of Great Cities
    Feb 9 2026
    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 us as we uncover the peculiar follies and national delusions that have shaped human behavior throughout history.
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    29 mins
  • 028 - Chapter 4 Haunted Houses Part 3

    028 - Chapter 4 Haunted Houses Part 3
    Feb 9 2026
    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 us as we uncover the peculiar follies and national delusions that have shaped human behavior throughout history.
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    34 mins