Newton Books The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity

Throughout history, a powerful force has hindered the growth of human welfare and happiness. It is more powerful than the Mafia or the military. It has global catastrophic effects and can be found anywhere from the world's most powerful boardrooms to your local bar. It is human stupidity.
 

In The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity, noted economic historian Carlo M. Cipolla with a foreword by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan delivers a hilarious yet dead serious analysis of one of the most dangerous forces known to mankind, leaving you better equipped to confront political realities, unreasonable colleagues, and everyday life.
 

The Five Laws:

• Everyone underestimates the number of stupid individuals among us
• The probability that a person is stupid is independent of any other characteristic
• A stupid person causes losses to others while deriving no gain for themselves
• Non-stupid people always underestimate the damaging power of stupid individuals
• A stupid person is the most dangerous type of person

Perfect For: Thinkers, professionals, leaders, students, and anyone who has ever wondered why the world works the way it does.
 

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