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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- Author's profession: Journalist
- Nationality: welsh
- Born: May 10, 1967
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