irrationality

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The discipline of behavioral economics and the related fields of behavioral finance and neuroeconomics specialize in exploring the biases and irrationality that can lead to the “madness of crowds” in financial markets.

From Scientific American

Tens of millions of people exist in a right-wing echo chamber structured by conspiracy theory, anti-intellectualism, irrationality, hatred, and where authoritarianism is worshipped as a civic religion and personal identity.

From Salon

“It’s shocking how scientific logic is obfuscated by political irrationality,” Abarca says.

From Science Magazine

Their supposed irrationality “licensed limitless violence against the inhabitants encountered, for it would always be their own fault.”

From Washington Post

This agenda of magical irrationality should not be voted into authority over Seattle civic institutions.

From Seattle Times