SHOW NOTES:

The threshold of rational behavior and values overcome by opposing normative pressures.

The rioter's justification.

The battlefield.

The social media and "influencers."

People who have low self-esteem and seek bias confirmation and approval.

Fear begets fear, panic begets panic.

The "drug" of the "magic bullet."

Handholds when you're confused—they may be even more dangerous.

Example: Are you trading or investing?

Example: Have you looked at best case/worse case?

Example: Have you considered probability and seriousness?

The case of the quite successful "big lady."

What's the empirical evidence and observed behavior?

A friend is a friend, not an expert.

The three kinds of empathy.