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Suddenly, madness was everywhere, and i was determined to learn about the impact it had on the way society evolves. i've always believed society to be a fundamentally rational thing, but what if it isn't? what if it is built on insanity?
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Suddenly, Madness Was Everywhere, And I Was

Jon Ronson
Suddenly, madness was everywhere, and i was determined to learn about the impact it had on the way society evolves. i've always believed society to be a fundamentally rational thing, but what if it isn't? what if it is built on insanity?
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