pretty good book

jlarkin · 2021-04-23T02:08:59+00:00

The Delusions Of Crowds: Why People Go Mad in Groupsby William Bernstein. It's an update on Mackay's classic.Bernstein spends a lot of time sneering at religious cults (Islamincluded) but hits a few good points about reasoning and socialdynamics aka lack of reasoning."The four most dangerous words in the english language are 'It'sDifferent This Time' ." And some other good ones.I'm thinking we're about due for another big bust. The Dow is up 48%in the last year. When it busts, any politician who has jaywalked willget blamed.

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Phil Allison 5 years ago

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** JL knows SFA about jury trials.

There is a great deal more to them than his simplistic imaginings.

For one, the judge decides if the evidence is sufficient to warrant conviction first. Then the jury has their turn. And they can agree with the judge or not.

..... Phil

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