the basic laws of human stupidity by carlo cipolla

He was born in Pavia, where he got his academic degree in 1944.Īs a young man, Cipolla wanted to teach history and philosophy in an Italian high school, and therefore enrolled at the political science faculty at Pavia University. Cipolla (Aug– September 5, 2000) was an Italian economic historian. Keep in mind: reliable statistical data shows that 98% of the people seriously believe that they are far less stupid than the average.' -Carlo Rovelli, author of Seven Brief Lessons on PhysicsĬarlo M. Today, under current worldwide political trends, it reads more like black humor. 'Cipolla's subtle tongue-in-cheek humor made this book an underground classic in Italy. Arm yourself in the face of baffling political realities, unreasonable colleagues, or the unbridled misery of Christmas day with the in-laws with the first and only economic model for stupidity.

If you've ever found yourself despairing at the ubiquity of stupidity among even the most 'intellectual' of people, then this hilarious, timely, and slightly alarming little book is for you. Cipolla, the late, noted professor of economic history at the University of California, Berkeley, created a vitally important economic model that would allow us to detect, know, and neutralize this threat: The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity. Seeing the shambolic state of human affairs, and sensing the dark force at work behind it, Carlo M. This is the immensely powerful force of human stupidity. It has global catastrophic effects and can be found anywhere from the world's most powerful boardrooms to your local pub. It is more powerful than the Mafia or the military. Since time immemorial, a powerful dark force has hindered the growth of human welfare and happiness. In the spirit of On Bullshit and Assholes: A Theory, an economist explores the five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid people can and do rule the world 'A classic' -Simon Kuper, Financial Times 'A masterly book' -Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan

The basic laws of human stupidity by carlo cipolla