The (ir)Rational Mob: On the Life and Legacy of Gustave Le Bon

New Books in Psychology

EpisodeJun 29, 202457m

The (ir)Rational Mob: On the Life and Legacy of Gustave Le Bon

New Books in Psychology

EpisodeJun 29, 202457m

Every protest movement has been dismissed as a mere ‘mindless mob,’ caught in a psychological frenzy. Where did this idea come from, and why does it last? Gustave Le Bon.This is episode one of Cited’s returning season, The Rationality Wars. This season tells stories of political and scholarly battles to define rationality and irrationality. For a full list of credits, and for the rest of the episodes, visit the series page. You can also hear a trailer of next week’s episode, the (ir)Rational Rainbow, on their website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

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