A Study of the Popular Mind
by Gustave le Bon
Recommended by Akin Oyebode and Brendan Moynihan
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Recommended by 3 sources and appears in Sociology, Most Recommended Books, and Politics.
The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind is a brilliant treatise on the workings of crowds. Gustave Le Bon examines many different kinds of crowds and how they work. He differentiates between different kinds of crowds such as mobs, juries, elected bodies, and simple crowds. This landmark book is one of the most influential books ever written on this ...
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Recommended by 3 sources and appears in Sociology, Most Recommended Books, and Politics.
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Akin Oyebode
“Recommended book: Gustave Le Bon, The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind. It’s one of the best social psychology books and it’s 125 years old. It also shows you how Twitter is a microcosm of the broader society.”
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Consider Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Recommended by 28 sources.
“Outliers reads like a series of captivating magazine profiles, each unpacking a hidden factor behind extraordinary success. Gladwell’s storytelling makes complex social science accessible, but the book relies on memorable anecdotes rather than offering systematic analysis. The book explores the idea that individual brilliance rarely stands alone; success often hinges on birth dates, cultural legacies, and the 10,000-hour rule. While the narratives are strong, the book overgeneralizes from handpicked examples, leaving skeptical readers questioning the conclusions. It’s most useful as a conversation starter about luck and timing—annoying if you want a rigorous academic treatise or a how-to guide for your own life.”
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