madness of crowds
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madness of crowds by Douglas Murray appears 18 times across 18 podcast episodes on 4 shows, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
Recent mentions on The Megyn Kelly Show, Lex Fridman Podcast, and Modern Wisdom.
The book 'The Madness of Crowds' by Douglas Murray has been frequently referenced across various podcasts, highlighting its relevance in contemporary discussions. Notably, in episodes of the Lex Fridman Podcast and Modern Wisdom, guests have pointed out the book's exploration of the collapse of grand narratives and its implications for modern society. Douglas Murray himself has appeared on these shows, reinforcing the themes of his work and its significance in understanding current ideological movements.
In the Joe Rogan Experience, multiple guests have praised 'The Madness of Crowds' for its insights into societal issues, with one guest describing it as a guide to understanding contemporary challenges. The book's examination of topics such as gender obsession and the search for belonging resonates with listeners, making it a recurring reference point in discussions about civilization's trajectory. This consistent mention across diverse platforms underscores the book's impact and the ongoing relevance of its themes in today's cultural landscape.
The host discusses Douglas Murray's book 'The Madness of Crowds' to highlight the challenges of navigating sensitive societal issues. The conversation emphasizes the importance of open dialogue and the societal pressures that inhibit honest discussions.
The host mentions Douglas Murray's book 'The Madness of Crowds' to highlight the complexities surrounding discussions of gender, race, and sexuality. They express concern about the oversimplification of these issues in public discourse and the impact it has on intellectual integrity.
The host references 'The Madness of Crowds' to discuss the complexities surrounding identity and the perception of disabilities, particularly in relation to mental health. The mention serves to highlight how identity politics can sometimes overshadow genuine issues faced by individuals with real challenges.
Recent show rotation: The Megyn Kelly Show, Lex Fridman Podcast, and Modern Wisdom.
Guests tied to these mentions include Douglas Murray, Sam Harris, Michael Shellenberger, and Helen Lewis.
Fastest path back to the source: the first indexed mention lands at 0:51 in the episode where we captured it.
Mentions across episodes
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“Mentioned as 'Mackey in the madness of crowds wrote not too far back' referring to the book explaining group madness.”
“Quoted as one of Douglas Murray's books in the introduction listing his works.”
“Your book, The Madness of Crowds, talks about the collapse of grand narratives. One of the biggest collapses of grand narratives was religion.”
“Douglas Murray became one of my friends just after he wrote The Madness of Crowds. In that he's talking about the collapse of grand narratives and how people latch onto ideological movements.”
“Douglas Murray's work discusses the obsession with gender as a symptom of civilizations in decline.”
“The discussion revolves around Douglas Murray's book, 'The Madness of Crowds', which addresses the collapse of grand narratives and the search for belonging in modern society.”
“Douglas Murray's book 'Madness of Crowds' was mentioned in the context of a previous appearance on the show, indicating it was released in paperback two years ago.”
“Douglas had this bit from the madness of crowds where he said,”
“The speaker expresses a desire for Douglas Murray to focus on more meaningful topics rather than the themes discussed in 'The Madness of Crowds'.”
“His book, The Madness of Crowds is fucking fantastic because he he nails it all. Yeah. All the craziness is going on.”
“The speaker suggests that The Madness of Crowds is a guide to understanding the current societal issues and was eerily accurate regarding the problems discussed.”
“A link to the new updated paperback version of the Madness of Crowds is below. If you've got an audible subscription, I implore you to use your credit for this this month on the Madness of Crowds.”
“Douglas Murray's book discusses the public's reaction to controversial statements and the lack of room for nuance in today's discourse.”
“The speaker mentions reading Douglas Murray's 'The Madness of Crowds' while writing their own book, highlighting Murray's skill in writing.”
“Douglas Murray discusses his book 'Madness of Crowds', mentioning a chapter about women and a conversation regarding a young man's disinterest in dating.”
“The speaker references an interview with Douglas about his book 'The Madness of Crowds' and discusses chapters he considered adding, particularly on mental health.”
“Douglas Murray's most recent book, The Madness of Crowds, is about socially constructed differences between gender, race, sex, sexuality.”
“Douglas Murray discusses his book 'The Madness of Crowds', which addresses significant societal issues including women, gay rights, race, and trans issues.”

















