Steven Pinker on Speculative Bubbles and the Impact of Public Signals

Steven Pinker on Speculative Bubbles and the Power of Public Signals

1 Oct 2025

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Why do people pour money into hype—like crypto or meme stocks—even when it’s risky? Steven Pinker explains the psychology that makes markets chase fads.

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