it still surprises me how much ET is a microcosm of the broader world. there is a 95/5 ratio of garbage to gold in terms of overall contribution, yet the occasional brightness makes it worthwhile.
Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions by Charles Mackay found here! I was looking for this text earlier, had I scrolled a bit further than 'Majesty' I would have found it. Volume 2 contains 'Swindlers and Swindling Investments,' esp. useful for those who think Enron, et al are unique in their treachery.
