GameStop, cryptocurrencies, NFTs...and the list goes on of examples of speculation in today's financial markets. Who better to weigh in on these and other examples of financial speculation than Bill Bernstein. The full title of his new book, The Delusions Of Crowds: Why People Go Mad in Groups, captures the essence of our conversation. In this podcast, Bill discusses the power of narrative to fuel "bubbly" behavior and why social media (think sub-reddit groups like Wallstreetbets) acts as an accelerant in propagating those narratives. Bill helps to place today's market activity in a historical context while also highlighting the cognitive biases that explain investor behavior. Enjoy!
