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Human Stupidity: The Basic Laws Of

Everyone consistently underestimates the number of stupid individuals.

The probability of being stupid is independent of any other characteristic, such as education or status. The basic laws of human stupidity

Stupid people are the most dangerous type because their irrational actions are unpredictable. Cipolla's Matrix of Human Behavior The basic laws of human stupidity

Non-stupid people fail to realize how costly dealing with stupid people is. The basic laws of human stupidity

Book Review-The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity - Thor Projects

The is a seminal essay by Italian economic historian Carlo M. Cipolla , first published in 1976. It presents a satirical yet rigorous framework for understanding stupidity as a distinct and highly dangerous social force. The Five Basic Laws

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