The Madness of Markets

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by Alex Edmans · 2026

The Madness of Markets: Why Smart Investors Make Crazy Decisions – And How to Exploit Them examines how mood, emotion, social contagion, and other psychological forces can lead even experienced investors into irrational decisions. It explains how readers can avoid costly mistakes and identify opportunities when market participants misjudge assets.

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The episode examines why external achievement can coexist with feeling unseen, and how emotional awareness and exploration may restore meaning and agency.
Sep 25, 2026 · 25 min

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Miles argues meaning grows through feeling and play