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The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity by Carlo M. Cipolla; Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a humor available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity about?

"A masterly book" —Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan "A classic" —Simon Kuper, Financial Times An economist explores the five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid people can and do rule the worldThroughout 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. The Laws: 1. Everyone underestimates the number of stupid individuals among us....

Who reads The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity?

Author

Carlo M. Cipolla; Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Publisher

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

Published

2021

Language

EN

ISBN

9780753554852

Category

humor

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Science, Humanities

Rating

3.93 / 5 (31 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14