Book · 2015 · Social Science
Outbreak! the Encyclopedia of Extraordinary Social Behavior
Why people recommend it
Outbreak! the Encyclopedia of Extraordinary Social Behavior by Hilary Evans and Robert Bartholomew is a comprehensive examination of historical moral panics, mass hysteria, and how rapid social contagion spreads through populations. On the podcast Stuff They Don't Want You To Know, during the episode titled CLASSIC: MKULTRA 201: The Conspiracies, released on August 23, 2024, host Ben Bowlin enthusiastically recommended the book to listeners. Bowlin brought up the encyclopedia to illustrate the mechanics behind mass hysteria and moral panics, emphasizing how quickly such phenomena can take hold and spread across communities. He stated that he strongly recommended the text to anyone who holds an intellectual curiosity about group psychology and the speed at which panic can propagate through society. The discussion utilized the book's insights to anchor a broader conversation on hidden histories, social phenomena, and psychological manipulation. By highlighting this specific encyclopedia, Bowlin provided his audience with a valuable resource for understanding the historical patterns of human collective behavior and the vulnerabilities that allow moral panics to infiltrate mainstream society with alarming velocity.
Who recommended it
- Ben Bowlin Recommended
Ben Bowlin — 1 mention
“this book outbreak the Encyclopedia of extraordinary social behavior which is about moral panics and how they spread I highly recommend this book for anyone who is um interested in seeing just how quickly moral panics can spread”