Karen Rands - Compassionate Capitalist

The Bubble Question: Are You Investing or Gambling?Every generation believes this time is different—until the bubble bursts. From tech stocks to crypto, markets have a long history of swinging between irrational euphoria and sudden panic. This episode explores a critical question every investor must ask: are you positioned for long-term wealth, or exposed to the next collapse?I sit down with Aman Verjee, veteran venture capitalist and author of A Brief History of Financial Bubbles, to unpack why financial bubbles are not accidents—but predictable cycles driven by human psychology, cheap money, and unchecked optimism. We move beyond headlines to examine the recurring patterns that quietly build beneath every major market boom and bust.If you’ve ever worried about whether your investments are built on fundamentals or hype, this conversation offers the clarity needed to invest with discipline, awareness, and confidence.Key TakeawaysUnderstanding financial bubbles is crucial for investors.Bubbles are influenced b