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.