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The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity (eBook)

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Various Retailers have The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity by Carlo M. Cipolla (eBook) on sale for $1.99.

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Available from:About this book:
  • "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.

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Various Retailers have The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity by Carlo M. Cipolla (eBook) on sale for $1.99.

Thanks to Community Member phoinix for finding this deal.

Available from:About this book:
  • "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.

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BigBG
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I would like to see an analysis applying the wisdom found in this book against an average set of slickdeals comments and commenters.
ImWithStupid
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Uhhh...

This book was written in 1976...
jchapin
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It was written in 1976 in Italian by an author who died in 2000. If anyone is offended by it, they're probably the subject of the book.

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Oct 23, 2023 09:50 PM
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BigBGOct 23, 2023 09:50 PM
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I would like to see an analysis applying the wisdom found in this book against an average set of slickdeals comments and commenters.
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jazyjeOct 23, 2023 11:05 PM
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Stupid is as stupid does.
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CelestialEyeOct 24, 2023 03:54 AM
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LOL - fits the description of modern day politicians perfectly!
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frosty9Oct 24, 2023 04:08 AM
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Can't cure stupid
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Oct 24, 2023 05:50 AM
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ImWithStupidOct 24, 2023 05:50 AM
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Quote from ArthurT4614 :
Not so thinly disguised anti MAGA book
Uhhh...

This book was written in 1976...
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beowulf7Oct 24, 2023 05:51 AM
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Is it stupid to pay two bucks for a book about stupidity?

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Oct 24, 2023 05:52 AM
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ImWithStupidOct 24, 2023 05:52 AM
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Quote from beowulf7 :
Is it stupid to pay two bucks for a book about stupidity?
It's not NOT stupid
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Frugal_JerkOct 24, 2023 05:58 AM
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We all instantly feel so smart just because we read a title of a book that included 'Human Stupidity'

That doesn't make anyone smart. That means we each have a flaming opinion of what smart and dumb is.
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jchapinOct 24, 2023 06:00 AM
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Quote from ArthurT4614 :
Not so thinly disguised anti MAGA book
It was written in 1976 in Italian by an author who died in 2000. If anyone is offended by it, they're probably the subject of the book.
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rootbearOct 24, 2023 06:06 AM
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Quote from ImWithStupid :
Uhhh...

This book was written in 1976...
You just confirmed a new law.
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Frugal_JerkOct 24, 2023 06:09 AM
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Quote from jchapin :
It was written in 1976 in Italian by an author who died in 2000. If anyone is offended by it, they're probably the subject of the book.
Not saying who is right/wrong, am saying You just used an ad hominem attack.
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pgrunwaldOct 24, 2023 06:23 AM
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This book is dumb.
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mD-Oct 24, 2023 06:59 AM
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Quote from ArthurT4614 :
Not so thinly disguised anti MAGA book
Like clockwork...

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JohnJ2305Oct 24, 2023 07:01 AM
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Law#1: Follow Slickdeal buy the book because everyone else did.

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