The Bubble That Never Ended: From South Sea Speculators to Meme Stocks

Three hundred years apart, the same story unfolds — people chasing quick riches, fueled by hype and belief. In this cinematic mini-episode, we connect the dots between the South Sea Bubble of 1720 and today’s meme stock craze.You’ll hear how human psychology, social contagion, and a dash of optimism can inflate markets — and why confidence is always the last thing to fall.🎙️ Part of The Market Playbook — short episodes exploring the hidden patterns that drive bubbles, booms, and crashes.