Episode · Stuff You Should Know · 2026-02-17

Books mentioned on How Crowds Work

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If you’ve ever been out of your house you’ve probably been in a crowd before. They can be as mundane as an elevator full of people or as consequential as a mass of protesters.

Josh Clark recommended Drunk Tank Pink by Adam Alter.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Drunk Tank Pink

    Adam Alter · at 44:27

    Drunk Tank Pink by Adam Alter is a fascinating examination of the hidden environmental factors and psychological forces that shape human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

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    “Uh there's a book called Drunk Tank Pink by author Adam Alter that dives into the psychology behind it. And I think you would both find this super interesting.”
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