Steven Pinker on Speculative Bubbles and the Power of Public Signals @harvardbusinessreview

Steven Pinker on Speculative Bubbles and the Power of Public Signals @harvardbusinessreview

Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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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Steven Pinker on Speculative Bubbles and the Power of Public Signals