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24 alternatives to The Inmates Are Running the Asylum
Why products drive us crazy and how to restore the sanity
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Inmates Are Running the Asylum launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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New book from the authors of Freakonomics
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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A book for anyone interested in the human heart
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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How to find peace and purpose in a world of crazy
2016 · namecheap.com · its alternatives →
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The story behind our obsession with bottled water
2017 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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What neuroscience really tells us about the brain
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Lessons in creativity from pirates & hackers
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Life Design for People With Too Many Interests and Talents
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Obscene fortune and random failure in Silicon Valley
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Break the system, live with purpose, be more successful
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Exploring the link between mental illness and leadership
2015 · amazon.ca · its alternatives →
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