“Truths are more likely to be discovered by one man than by a nation.” — René Descartes Isn't that the purpose of the IPO, company marketing to the public? Al

“Truths are more likely to be discovered by one man than by a nation.” — René Descartes Isn't that the purpose of the IPO, company marketing to the public? All are susceptible to media hype, but it is retail investors who suffer most: they are the least educated or able to differentiate between information fact or fiction pumped by the elite, even [or especially] in big numbers - wisdom of the crowd, social media, political polarization, etc.