<ul><li>The pattern of group delusions and manias described in Charles Mackay's 'Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds' still exists today.</li><li>The Product and UX Design space is particularly vulnerable to such delusions, with bubbles like the 'hire UX designers' burst and replaced by a 'replace designers with AI' bubble.</li><li>In Agile teams, the early stages of a project often exhibit Fear Of Looking Stupid (FOLS), which hampers innovation and leads to enshittification.</li><li>To establish a successful and innovative environment, it is critical to encourage collaboration and create a judgment-free space for sharing ideas and opinions.</li></ul>

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