Despite all the hype, the technology bubble of the 1990s was not driven by the Internet. It was driven by innate human forces that transcend the Internet, the 1990s, the twentieth century, and the United States. Extraordinary, incalculable opportunity frequently creates bubbles. In this situation, people are seized by frenzy and set in motion a cascade of great opportunities, bloated investments, and fundamental challenges to the most brilliant corporate chieftains. Many bubbles have been created in the past, and many more will be created in the future. In Frenzy, Carl Haacke throws open the hood and reveals what really drives the economy. He explores the human dimension behind business bubbles, using the Dot Com bubble as the central story board. He provides keen insight into the colossal mistakes of the past and guideposts for future success. Haacke provides critical lessons for today's business professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs on how to survive the frenzy that drivesthe accelerating waves of innovation and change.