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Basic Laws of Human Stupidity by Carlo M. Cipolla (2021, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-100385546475
ISBN-139780385546478
eBay Product ID (ePID)11038290752
Product Key Features
Book TitleBasic Laws of Human Stupidity
Number of Pages96 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSocial, Consumer Behavior, Decision-Making & Problem Solving, General, Form / Essays
Publication Year2021
IllustratorYes
GenrePhilosophy, Social Science, Humor, Business & Economics
AuthorCarlo M. Cipolla
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight5.2 Oz
Item Length6.5 in
Item Width4.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2019-047891
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews"Cipolla's subtle tongue-in-cheek humor made this book an underground classic in Italy. Today, under current worldwide political trends, it reads more like black humor. 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 Physics
Dewey Decimal306.3
SynopsisINTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * An economist explains five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid people can and do rule the world "A masterly book" --Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan * "A classic" --Simon Kuper, Financial Times 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. The Laws: 1. Everyone underestimates the number of stupid individuals among us. 2. The probability that a certain person is stupid is independent of any other characteristic of that person. 3. A stupid person is a person who causes losses to another person while deriving no gain and even possibly incurring losses themselves. 4. Non-stupid people always underestimate the damaging power of stupid individuals. 5. A stupid person is the most dangerous type of person., "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. The Laws: 1. Everyone underestimates the number of stupid individuals among us. 2. The probability that a certain person is stupid is independent of any other characteristic of that person. 3. A stupid person is a person who causes losses to another person while deriving no gain and even possibly incurring losses themselves. 4. Non-stupid people always underestimate the damaging power of stupid individuals. 5. A stupid person is the most dangerous type of person.
LC Classification NumberPN6231.S77C5713 2019
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- 11 Aug, 2021
Says a lot.
Maybe it makes sense. Have to wait and see if we are still around.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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