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Chapter 7: The Power of Stupidity (The Basic Laws Of Human Stupidity)
Stupid people are dangerous because reasonable people can’t predict unreasonable behavior. An intelligent person can understand the logic of a bandit, because the latter is at least rational. The bandit wants personal benefit, and since he cannot think of win-win situation, he will harm others.
Stupid people are dangerous because reasonable people can’t predict unreasonable behavior. An intelligent person can understand the logic of a bandit, because the latter is at least rational. The bandit wants personal benefit, and since he cannot think of win-win situation, he will harm others.
But, if you are rational, you can foresee the actions of a bandit, and build up your defenses.
It is impossible to do this with a stupid person, who will harass you for no reason.
Usually, the stupid person catches you by surprise. Even you are aware of the attack, you cannot organize a defense since who you are attacking has no rational basis for their behavior.
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Related posts:
- Chapter 6: Stupidity and Power (The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity)
- Chapter 4: The Third (And Golden) Basic Law (The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity)
- Chapter 8: The Fourth Basic Law (The Basic Laws Of Human Stupidity)
- Chapter 1: The First Basic Law (The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity)
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