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The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity
"A masterly book" —Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan
"A classic" —Simon Kuper, Financial Times
An economist explains five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid people can and do rule the world
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.
Carlo M. Cipolla, noted professor of economic history at the UC Berkeley, created this vitally important book in order to detect and neutralize its threat. Both hilarious and dead serious, it will leave you better equipped to confront political realities, unreasonable colleagues, or your next dinner with your in-laws.
"A classic" —Simon Kuper, Financial Times
An economist explains five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid people can and do rule the world
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.
Carlo M. Cipolla, noted professor of economic history at the UC Berkeley, created this vitally important book in order to detect and neutralize its threat. Both hilarious and dead serious, it will leave you better equipped to confront political realities, unreasonable colleagues, or your next dinner with your in-laws.
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Publisher : Doubleday (April 6 2021)
Language : English
Hardcover : 96 pages
ISBN-10 : 0385546475
ISBN-13 : 978-0385546478
Item weight : 1.05 kg
Dimensions : 11.94 x 1.27 x 16.76 cm
Best Sellers Rank: #35,207 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
#4 in Italian Literary History & Criticism
#40 in Business Humour (Books)
#70 in Social Philosophy
Customer Reviews: 4.3
2,855 ratings
Publisher : Doubleday (April 6 2021)
Language : English
Hardcover : 96 pages
ISBN-10 : 0385546475
ISBN-13 : 978-0385546478
Item weight : 1.05 kg
Dimensions : 11.94 x 1.27 x 16.76 cm
Best Sellers Rank: #35,207 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
#4 in Italian Literary History & Criticism
#40 in Business Humour (Books)
#70 in Social Philosophy
Customer Reviews: 4.3
2,855 ratings
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