Stupidity isn’t about low IQ—it’s a mindset fueled by ego, emotional reactivity, and blind loyalty. From Trump to Putin, history shows that ignorance is a dictator’s best weapon
Beautifully written, pungent and funny, and true. What was it that Forrest Gump said? Stupid is as stupid does? The world is changing fast and sometimes people like to hide within their stupidity. Women know that urge very well. How many times did I feign idiocy in my youth in order to manipulate the men I was with? Stupidity gives one a protective shield to operate behind.
A very smart argument against the proliferation of stupidity. You said it, boy.
I’m afraid mental laziness dovetailed too well with the conveniences of modern life. It is too easy to let someone else do the thinking for you. All you have to do is react. Conspiracy Theories are tailor-made for the weak minded. Besides, if a Tic Tok video only lasts 20 seconds you will stay entertained forever.
Beautifully written, pungent and funny, and true. What was it that Forrest Gump said? Stupid is as stupid does? The world is changing fast and sometimes people like to hide within their stupidity. Women know that urge very well. How many times did I feign idiocy in my youth in order to manipulate the men I was with? Stupidity gives one a protective shield to operate behind.
A very smart argument against the proliferation of stupidity. You said it, boy.
I’m afraid mental laziness dovetailed too well with the conveniences of modern life. It is too easy to let someone else do the thinking for you. All you have to do is react. Conspiracy Theories are tailor-made for the weak minded. Besides, if a Tic Tok video only lasts 20 seconds you will stay entertained forever.
Relax, Bret. It's just history trying to give itself a blow job and not succeeding. It isn't flexible enough.
Oh, your essays are burning up internet twixels like wildfire, amigo! keep em coming.