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The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity

25 November 2021 By David Trounce Leave a Comment

The Basic Laws of Stupidity - Sermo Humilis

In his book, The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity, economist and professor at the University of California, Carlo M. Cipolla plots the identity and characteristics of stupid people. Those whom the bible calls a fool. At first, the book seems almost satirical, but satire was not … [Read more...] about The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity

Filed Under: Who we Are Instead Tagged With: Folly, Stupidity, Wisdom

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