The Nature of Human Stupidity

[@RobertGreeneOfficial]

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[@kungfutzu3779]

thucydides didn't testify that the war was poorly thought out, not planned etc. rather he proposed that a sound leader with his head on his shoulders entered athens into a war with a realistic sight of victory but lower quality leadership came along after his death.

[@chrishicks8347]

You do realize that dunning Kruger affect has been proven. So it is no longer the theory of stupidity it has been proven. Holy Spirit of Humanity I'll give you an example they elected Donald Trump to get rid of the immigrants that are taking their jobs. Okay so they hired Elon musk an immigrant to get rid of federal employees and take their jobs. They want a man to take veterans jobs away from Americans and get rid of them that was born in South Africa not America. So the immigrants are taking the jobs but the immigrants name is Elon musk. Who is taking Federal American workers jobs. That is how stupid they are. They can't even figure out the gravity in dark matter are the exact same thing that's how stupid they are. They don't realize that evolution is the meaning of life and the meaning of everything that's how stupid they are. Matter of fact they can't even figure out that the only reason they have feelings is because they're warm-blooded animals that's how stupid they are. We live in a world that makes nuclear bombs to clean the environment. We have politicians say drive electric because you're polluting the drop bombs on civilizations. We live in the Krueger effect. Humans are mass stupidity. And when you do have a few intelligent humans like myself we feel like aliens. Holy Spirit of Humanity

[@NateSchoemer]

Love your work and all your books. Huge fan! Cheers! :)

[@raigarmullerson4838]

Most of them are women😂😂😂😂😂

[@c4CHIN]

are there ways to prevent Stupidity, people becoming stupid?

[@texan_2ocho965]

“It's hard to win an argument with a smart person. It's damn near impossible to win an argument with a stupid person.” - Bill Murray

[@tttyuhbbb9823]

👍👍👍💚👍👍👍

[@therearenoshortcuts9868]

it's stupid to be arguing with a stupid person

[@liebingf]

stupid always wins, and thats is pretty scary. The ego of people is unbeatable !

[@L6FT]

Well put. I'll remember this one.

[@nikihealey5571]

​@liebingf "I really don't see it that way" after leading questions about how both truths are apparent diminishes other results for an ego.

[@detch01]

I'm 66 yrs old and what I've found is that stupid people are not necessarily unintelligent, they are just unwilling to question or re-examine their opinions in the face of new information. I've been guilty of that more than I'd care to admit. But, when presented with a cogent argument against an opinion of mine it does tend to set me back and make me rethink. There is absolutely nothing wrong with holding a strong opinion on anything just so long as it is based in reasoned thought and it doesn't prevent you from doubting that opinion and re-examining it at any opportunity.

[@erniesulovic4734]

It reminds me of the 2 opposing sayings.... 1. Experience is the best teacher. 2. Experience is the worst teacher. It gives the test before the lesson

[@BoltRM]

Ego. Inability to admit one's error.

[@douglasclerk2764]

I'm 72, and I think you're right.

[@couchpoet1]

Mental capacity is lacking, I don’t think it’s an unwillingness by the individual. Cognitive dissonance is very present as well.

[@Justin.Martyr]

*Trump SAID IT; I BeLieve TRUMP; THAT SeTTLES IT!!!!!*

[@GrassesOn97]

“Think how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.” - George Carlin

[@candydale8380]

😆😆😆😆😆

[@Nathaniel_Bush_Ph.D.]

This is one of the greatest quotes of all time. I think about it at least once a month.

[@frankyu6984]

It’s funny but not quite accurate.

[@Deelitee]

I don’t understand why some people literally don’t use their brains 🧠???? 🤯🤯🤯

[@joebristowtechnologicalbre2073]

@@Deelitee Sheer laziness and ignorance

[@livezero264]

I don’t remember where I heard this one, but it makes sense. “The world has so many problems because idiots are always so sure of themselves, and wise men have so many doubts.”

[@alexauman2111]

This is attributed to Bertrand Russell.

[@rikk319]

What Dunning and Kruger did was not discover the idea that stupid people are so self-confident and knowledgeable people doubt themselves more, but gave the concept a more concrete foundation. Socrates' famous line "All I know is that I know nothing" is probably the first time in history the concept was solidly formulated. The problem is one of human nature, and thus always going to be with us, though it can be mitigated somewhat with education and self-awareness.

[@MseeUle-v7u]

What is education? It's definitely not "schooling" prison for young minds.

[@rikk319]

@@MseeUle-v7u It can be schooling, if it's done right. Parents are the most important educators because they come first before any schoolteacher has time with a child. That's where most people are messed up, by their already-messed up parents. Problem is, someone who is better educated also knows that there are no easy answers in the world, and it is full of nuance rather than the simplistic black-and-white an authoritarian believes it to be.

[@camillechapman3108]

Perfect! The dems in a nutshell. Can’t get out of their own way because of wanting to be nice or doing things just right not to offend anyone. Paved the way for Bush, then trump.

[@knenda1]

Internet has put stupidity on steroids.

[@bellumfallax]

The internet has given stupidity a platform. On the brighter side, it has provided the curious with an opportunity to gather facts and assess educated opinions. Like any tool, it depends how we use it.

[@knenda1]

@@bellumfallax Excatly correct :) But hidden fact from history is that stupidity is spreading 10:1 comparing to a wisdom. When you add internet acceleration to this proccess , stupidity is relatively gaing momentum Wisdom is becaming a minor occurance in human behaviour :)

[@Skitdora2010]

Internet used to be where smart people went for information. Facebook and myspace made it so people now go on internet to be entertained and made so easy even chimps in zoos can use technology to look at stuff- a simple swipe.

[@marypatton1122]

The internet has also put intelligence on steroids. The disparity will blow us up like an over charged battery.

[@AUTI5T1X]

@@marypatton1122You say this as if it's a bad thing 🤨

[@denisebarnes3522]

Saying " I don't know" is very liberating!

[@tothemoon8465]

Yes! No one expects it! They expect a hot ego debate and get freedom instead

[@genteka5106]

Are you sure about this?

[@iuliak8411]

​ @genteka5106 , it gives you a place to start. At least you can admit you don't have the answers and so you become open to figuring out the truth and what you should really do

[@madmax8949]

Jeff Spicoli gets full credit for that phrase!

[@lkeke35]

It definitely frees up space in the brain to fill up with actual knowledge.

[@jessebartola3090]

“More harm is caused in this world by stupid incompetent people than by evil people” Damn..

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

@@jessebartola3090 Stupid people allow evil people to seize power.

[@QQ251647742]

True, and also stupidity is the beginning of evil.

[@jordancarlin9687]

I 100 % disagree with this statement . Incompetence at the top is a myth as it’s merely used as plausible deniability to corruption . I don’t know who Robert Greene is but he seems like his own ineffectual thinktank

[@DrmCom2003]

Figured this out a long time ago.

[@ziff_1]

Then you get that lovely chap who encompasses both stupid and evil, like Trump. Danger factor upped by 10x

[@Gene601]

"I'd rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned. " - Richard Feynman

[@ernestmendez5487]

Stupidity is stubbornness in its purest form that's caused when a person's pride completely obliterates their curiosity.

[@joethegeographer]

You nailed it!

[@darrenmcdermott3665]

ego

[@eidetecker]

Seems, maybe, stubbornness and pridefulness are resulting behaviors of stupidity, and precede these traits. They seem symptomatic of stupidity. Seems like stupidity can't be helped. Seems nature prefers it; numerically, the proof is in the pudding. But I'm just speculating. Who knows?

[@randolphpinkle4482]

The problem, of course, is that such aphorisms are, by their very nature, a type of certainty.

[@1pcfred]

Curiosity killed the cat. I like people that mind their own business.

[@zero5496]

"Thinking is difficult, that's why most people judge." - Carl Jung

[@JanFWeh]

Turns out that Carl Jung never actually said that. We shouldn't be too surprised though because as Abraham Lincoln points out _"The problem with quotes on the Internet is that it is hard to verify their authenticity."_

[@kellywalker9827]

​@@JanFWeh😉

[@zero5496]

@@JanFWeh well at least Albert Einstein has a similar quote

[@JanFWeh]

@@zero5496 Your scrambled quote of 'not judging' is extremely dumb. Jung warned against intellectual laziness and the dangers of conformity, encouraging individuals to embrace the challenge of thinking for themselves rather than blindly following societal dictates. That's not the same as _"Don't judge people!"_

[@zero5496]

@@JanFWeh lol

[@JackF0372]

Stupid people with power is dangerous. Well said!

[@Elizabeth-yg2mg]

You know who comes to mind.

[@nwnwsales4729]

What's scarier is 70 million people thought it was a good idea to vote one in as president. How many stupid people are allowed to vote?

[@michaelangelo7511]

The problem is about 50% of the people think the Left is stupid and 50%think the Right. Who is correct?

[@MartinD9999]

@michaelangelo7511 The % that knows there are valid concepts in both sides and admit it.

[@Ph-ub5zo]

I would say Zelinsky that is putting his interest before the interest of millions of people

[@kevine9986]

Example 40yrs ago when you bought a new Car. the manual showed how to adjust the Valves. Now the manual tells you not to drink the Battery acid

[@RobardoHughes]

10 years ago when you bought a new car, you could buy a copy of the Shop Manual as a tool to help you maintain it. Now when you buy [certain manufacturers'] new cars, you are no longer allowed to buy a copy of the Shop Manual.

[@commonsensicalkurt]

That's not stupidity of the consumer. It's stupidity of the capitalist to control not only the manufacture, but the maintenance of a product, and by extension the rights of ownership of the product in the pursuit of more profit. Remove the need to maintain and repair, and then the ability, through advocating for underfunded vocational programs and bam... more profit and a dumber populace. Pursuit of short term gains for long term losses. It's capitalism baby.

[@sandrajaster7888]

Idiocrasy

[@motorpsykler]

All that trope illustrates is the effect that product liability settlements and hydraulic valve lash adjusters have had on the vehicle owners manual. You’re one of the stupid ones for repeating that dumb meme.

[@louisavonweiler6594]

🤣🤣 good one .. and dont put that plastic bag over your childs head ..!

[@ricklaino6385]

"The more often a stupidity is repeated, the more it gets the appearance of wisdom" Voltaire

[@3nertia]

People do tend to forget that the word 'conman' is actually a portmanteau of the words "confidence" and "man" heh

[@TheJclanton]

The power of social media

[@bellumfallax]

"A definite factor in getting a lie believed is the size of the lie, for the broad mass of the people in its primitive simplicity of heart more readily falls victim to a big lie than to a small one." attributed to AH

[@veroniquendambo3242]

​@@bellumfallaxThis was said by a 3rd Reich high rank army officer. Indeed, this has proven plain truth, especially in the era of social media. But the bottomline is that lots of people do not want to know or hear the truth. However, the question is that what truth are people prepared to be told or beloved?

[@georgesheffield1580]

This is how AI supposedly works ( programmed to formulate an outcome )

[@PuncleLeonard]

The wisest person doesn't know the answers, they ask the best questions.

[@mckay86]

Every Rabbi always

[@PuncleLeonard]

@@mckay86 It's a universally recognized philosophical axiom which shouldn't be attributed to any one particular BS (belief system)

[@mckay86]

@@PuncleLeonard Yes Sir, that is correct. I thought my comment was more of a joke.

[@Freddy.M.Jenssen]

Very well put👍

[@NinjaRunningWild]

"Never attribute to malice what is adequately explained by stupidity." - Hanlon's Razor

[@3nertia]

When the outcomes are always the same, then that becomes another distinction without a difference ...

[@samrapheal1828]

"The dildo of consequences rarely arrives pre-lubed." - unknown

[@savax1551]

@BrandonLeech it breaks down at all levels of society, we are all part of the money game

[@warkitty3426]

“But don’t discount malice.” -Heinlein’s razor. And the corollary: “sufficiently advanced stupidity is indistinguishable from malice.”

[@diletante6800]

One is possibly changeable, and one isn't. We're all"stupid", about something, but some of us change with more information. There's a possibility of changing the results.

[@ronaldrede9167]

One of my father’s favorite sayings is “ smart people know what they don’t know“

[@anthonygerace332]

Very intelligent analysis of human stupidity! I worked in I.T. for about 40 years. What I liked about the field was the fact that you can't talk your way out of a problem. Software will either work or it will not; a problem is either fixed or it is not. I found that the worst kind of people to work with were the ones who thought that they were the :"smartest guys in the room" because they never acknowledged their mistakes and they therefore never learned from their mistakes. It was much better to work with people who acknowledged their limitations, because they were the people who could learn and grow and improve.

[@noname-ll2vk]

Ancients knew this. Those who think they know but don't vs those who know they don't know and act accordingly. I can't think of how many times people said some computer / internet technology was called "easy" by people who had clearly stopped at the basics. Every time without exception I'd dip into it and rapidly find the parts that were not easy and which I didn't know. I now assume it's all hard and a rabbit hole and that assumption is never invalidated by experience. Take for example every year Elon Musk saying, starting around 2016, that full self driving would be working "next year". And suddenly you start to realize maybe the guy isn't as smart as he thinks he is. And that their flawed model of cognition comes from their flawed brain.

[@MissJ970]

As a manager in retail, that is true in any job. 👍

[@robertlawson8572]

"they never acknowledged their mistakes" Freud taught us about denial, used as a defence measure. (for the ego) And minimisation, projection, etc...

[@bigd4561]

Well said. 🎉

[@scottiopizza7565]

I retired from 19 years of IT; working with highly educated folks. I felt most issues that involved the client machines, and user error, were due to laziness, and a lack of any attempt to problem solve.

[@pierrealain6792]

When you're dead, you don’t know it, but everyone else does. It's the same when you are stupid.

[@sese182]

Profound.

[@jjcrazi]

Ty, I chortled just a little at that

[@zero5496]

well said

[@Anonymous2306]

Ricky Gervais. Oh shoot, I just realized he has the same initials as Robert Greene. Both are great minds.

[@NukeCult666]

That's a sound philosophy 👍

[@ClausTrophobia77]

"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups " George Carlin

[@andrewhanson5942]

I was also reminded of George as soon as I read the heading here. What a poignant philosopher...

[@diletante6800]

And, smart people, too, since we're all stupid, at some point, about something.

[@devilsephiroth9000]

"when you listen to fools, The Mob Rules!" -Black Sabbath

[@slkjvlkfsvnlsdfhgdght5447]

cool, but that's not what was said in this video. also, this condescending cynicism isn't helping: it's just making the situation worse by offending the "stupid people" that you're trying to convince in the first place

[@stuhallett522]

Never underestimate the powerlessness of paid employees whose boss is the Dictator of the cyclic wage

[@Coloradiohead]

“Wisdom is knowing how little we know”

[@AdalbertoZamora-o1x]

Confidence is mistaken for intelligence all the time. Same with charisma

[@N28-h9m]

Especially in developing countries

[@pmarie2003]

Narcissist specialize in this.

[@YARDRACERS]

Same with money too, all day long

[@trevor9917]

What did Dogbert say? Something like - "You combine trivia with arrogance and pass it off as intelligence"

[@andrewmuse6617]

David Cameron as U.K. Prime Minister, but the list is long...very long.

[@Shanos1994]

Open mindedness and nuanced thinking are some key things society doesn’t have enough of.

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

It takes effort

[@ItApproaches]

Cause it means those who don't have it get mad when it's pointed out.

[@Shanos1994]

@@ItApproaches yep and arguing with people like that can cause an argument that can feel like it’s never ending , going in circles.

[@hotsingleplaguedoctorinarea]

It never can, it would be too inefficient and lead to disunity. Society often needs a template to work around and industrialise it's values through.

[@Mindy-Mandy-Mainly]

​@@hotsingleplaguedoctorinareaOh how vastly different our minds work! I may take the template for some things- the portion of my mind that steadies on a base, at least to begin from. Other parts of the mind, oh, let the wind lift ur spirit and creativity as much as it's whirwinding that day! play in the balance of what is you and what comes to you! And put that down, sometimes, yep, a template :)

[@azureavocado5195]

Stupidity is rewarding. There is less internal conflict, greater contentment, and increased social acceptance.

[@crunchycho]

proven fact that stupid people, in general, lead happier lives

[@chocobolinh8481]

totally agreed, "ignorance is a bliss"

[@safety_doggo2]

@@chocobolinh8481 That, or acceptance.

[@uiremote]

Why is it so true?

[@Nowhere888]

You should apply to be part of the Trump administration. The competition is stiff because Trump has picked some really stupid people.

[@pictureworldphotography]

Like the old saying "it's better to keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt" Very good video, thanks for sharing.

[@thomasmayk]

I think that was Confucius but I could be wrong.

[@yingle6027]

When I was younger (and very stupid) I thought I had the answer to everything. Now with each passing year I gain wisdom and realise how little I actually know, so I keep my mouth shut. 😂

[@mpalmer22]

How on earth does that work for you in job interviews?

[@3nertia]

@@mpalmer22 It doesn't! Capitalism rewards predatory traits. You're either predator, or you're prey!

[@AlexLR]

The more you know the less you know. It’s so true.

[@1pcfred]

The sea of knowledge is vast and we're each lucky to possess a thimble full of it. Or as I like to say, the more you know the more you know that you don't know.

[@mpalmer22]

@@AlexLR Doesn't make sense to me, it seems more logical to say "the more you know... then the more you know".. How can you know less from knowing more?

[@joepup8348]

"True knowledge is knowing the extent of one's ignorance." - Confucius When he said that stupidity is about people feeling certain they have the answers, I immediately thought of Confucius' dictum about the nature of knowledge. He taught that one has to constantly doubt oneself in order to know the truth.

[@philk.9901]

All men are created equal and I am certain I've had stupid moments. I have blind spots that caused suffering for years like the money I' was giving a credit card company was the money i needed each month when I was young. Stupidity is a teacher I believe stupidity has a depth and a beyond. Look for it ....I'm CERTAIN a smart person sees the stupidity and cleans it up as best as they can.

[@ThomasBodier]

@@philk.9901 whether or not you know the Laws of Nature, these Laws were, are and will be, do we agree? Then, what did Humans do a few thousands years ago? They started to trade between clans and groups in Mesopotamia. When you engage in trade, you NEED to write down the what, the when and the "how many" is dealt. However, numbers aren't a harmless thing, on the contrary... In Ghost in the Shell, Motoko tells only ONCE in the whole shows what is the biggest threat to Section 9 : Numbers. Numbers are an infinite abstraction, toward negativity or positivity. No one can deny that. It's the truth. Hence, living on a system where money, numbers, are the key resources is bound to be doomed. There's no limit to one's accumulation of money. There's no limit to the amount of money there can be "out there". Infancy, childhood (in-funt, in latin, means "what is not yet named"). Someone who's dead is a "de-funt", because his name is no longer uttered and never will be. Naming things, counting this is the worst thing to do. Children are joyful and playful because they're not yet contrived to use money on a daily basis. As an adult, if you forbid yourself to use, touch or talk about money, you will die in a few days. As a kid, you spend years without these problems, and you live. If one can live without money when young and frail, why should money become paramount once adult? when the body and mind are supposed to be way stronger than when one is a child? Numbers are horizontal, and the horizon can never be reached. Humans are vertical. These two things can not coexist without one tippin off the other. Das Kapital will fall because of its inherent laws of production, but still, humans got to know and feel that desire of verticality before the inevitable doom's day. Abolishment of labour, of money, of state. And yes, humans can live without any money. Didn't we do so for hundreds of thousands of years?

[@Bay0Wulf]

I wouldn’t go so far as to agree that Confucius advocated for self doubt so much as knowing/acknowledging the limitations of One’s “understanding” and being willing and open to accept new insights, additional information, amplified “understanding” …

[@joepup8348]

@@Bay0Wulf You described doubting oneself and what one really knows--which is what Confucius advocated for. After all, he also said "Deep doubts, deep wisdom. Little doubt, little wisdom." Doubting oneself, for Confucius, was a path to gaining true wisdom and understanding. Confucius' opinion on his own ideas reveals great doubts about himself and his powers. He insisted that he had nothing new to offer and merely transmitted the wisdom of the old. In fact, he had a lot of novel insights to offer, so we celebrate him far more than the thinkers who came before him.

[@ablarousse5273]

One measure of intelligence is knowing your limits.

[@mysticbeastproductions6811]

Since 2020 my eyes have been opened to the connection b/t narcissism and stupidity. The greater the narcissism the less able the person is to take in new information. I guess that is why the social media and tv adverts have been set up to promote self-centeredness.

[@Volkbrecht]

I don't think it needs narcissism for that. The way our brains work it just needs long stretches of not failing to become very secure in one's worldview. Thing is, "not failing" can easily be achieved by following a low ambition life path.

[@thecementhead]

It is interesting you mention narcissism. A positive test for a narcissist is do they ever wonder if they are a narcissist. They don’t. This is similar to a stupid person. They never question themselves about being stupid.

[@nunyabiz1712]

That was the time I started to realize that I had vastly underestimated the number of truly stupid people walking amongst us. And Greene's point of their certainty is spot on.

[@katieandnick4113]

@@thecementheadso called “vulnerable narcissists” absolutely do wonder if they’re narcissists, and sometimes they conclude they are, and that’s when they can really begin to become less narcissistic. Narcissism is on a spectrum and we are all on it. Once you acknowledge that, the word loses most of its power in your mind.

[@thecementhead]

@@katieandnick4113 we can agree to disagree. The covert (or vulnerable) narcissists I have been involved with would never consider that they were the problem. I agree about the spectrum of the pathology. I am not concerned about the power of a word, only the damage the person described by that word does.

[@YuyiLeal]

So spot on!!! That certainty has been killing humanity... the lack of humility!

[@ollie2052000]

So painfully accurate. Stupid people don’t realise they’re stupid.

[@mackychloe]

I blessed with knowing that I'm stupid.

[@davidhutton7709]

They are "played" by the evil that are the intellectuals...AKA - academics.

[@sharonolsen6579]

some are stupid and EVIL ... BUT IF i RECOGNIZE THIS and think they are stupid and evil ( based on mountains of factual evidence) am I then, according to your premise , stupid because I think they are stupid?

[@dancellana6002]

Good for the stupid people I guess lol

[@TheLongView-i4y]

“Dumb people are always blissfully unaware of how dumb they really are.” - Patrick Star

[@aidannolan6656]

Quote “There is the certainty which comes from ignorance, and the uncertainty which comes from knowledge” anon.

[@slkjvlkfsvnlsdfhgdght5447]

i suppose, but how does that help us advance in this issue?

[@stuhallett522]

It's not to be advanced. There is purpose of good intent. We are here to raise each other up not to climb the mountain and hurl rocks down, but to pull each other up. Happy Christmas y'all

[@slkjvlkfsvnlsdfhgdght5447]

​@@stuhallett522what? i just asked how does this quote help with the issue, you're talking about something completely different

[@aidannolan6656]

@@slkjvlkfsvnlsdfhgdght5447 It’s a quote… No agenda, just a comment on the human condition - we have stupid people and not so stupid people. If we understand the essence of the quote it will help us all… Happy Crimbo xxx

[@slkjvlkfsvnlsdfhgdght5447]

@@aidannolan6656 so there is a purpose: the purpose is to help humanity

[@edenkillswarrior9056]

Yes agreed. Those who are constantly doubting and admitting when they are wrong are usually right

[@Justin.Martyr]

*I Voted for My Lord DonaLd Trump to SAVE us & I Know that I am ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!!*

[@Anasilva-l7p]

@@Justin.MartyrI must say that you are the definition of the topic.

[@HappyCodingZX]

One of the biggest drawbacks of dogmatic thinking is the refusal to compromise. Working hard to be comfortable with a certain amount of doubt and ambiguity is a skill, and it's one that leads to collaboration rather than competition. Being proven wrong can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life.

[@TemplarX2]

Conviction is not what makes people stupid. What makes people stupid is the refusal to change one opinions based on new contrary evidence.

[@no1special1983]

I believe that’s called cowardice. Let’s not rule that out. Many times people know. But are scared.

[@crotchet1586]

​@@no1special1983 It's way more complicated than that.

[@stipitza]

​@@no1special1983 cowardice can also be subconcious though, or rather it can be a symptom of fear/anxiety... I have a brother who isn't overtly a coward at all, nor afraid of conflict, and in most ways very intelligent... yet if you challenge his preset ideas he falls apart immediately, and will do ANYTHING to find a way that his old ideas are right. I would classify him as anxiety-triggered cowardly stupid. Its very strange to witness.

[@DoomguyIsGrinningAtYou.]

​@@stipitzaWisdom ≠ Intellect

[@katieandnick4113]

@@stipitzadid he get most of his beliefs from another person(like your father), or from a particular identity based group? Because I think our attachment to beliefs is usually attributable to our attachment to people and a sense of belonging. It’s a lot easier to change your mind when you don’t risk losing membership to a group or your connection to another person if those beliefs change.

[@GB-od6ee]

I have a renewed faith in humanity after watching this video and reading the comments. I'm not alone!

[@jmfs3497]

Confidence is often interpreted as "good", while questioning is seen as offensive and indecisive. I can't count how many confident people have created problems that ended up taking more time to solve than the initial task itself.

[@1pcfred]

Success is falling down seven times and getting up eight. You miss 100% of the shots you never take too.

[@Skitdora2010]

We called that foolhardy and it is impulsive, not true confidence.

[@enviropediaxr6007]

This also outlines sociopathy/narcissism. So many investor types do this. But conversely, you know you have the right boss or partner when you provide critical feedback and they keep asking for more details. Admitting we can do better is essential. One of my favorite questions to ask others is “what’s the worst thing about (whatever)”. Talking about what needs to improve and knowing the other person is eager to find and fix problems, it can put you in front of the most successful and brightest thinkers in the world. This is how I was able to have really good conversations with people like Steve Jobs, for example.

[@3rd_EYE_MegaMind]

You learn from your mistakes, and if you're paying attention, the mistakes of others. I have learned A LOT.

[@1pcfred]

What I've learned is the less I do the less mistakes I make.

[@stephenroot1012]

I learn about the mistakes others make to avoid making them so that I can make mistakes that nobody has ever seen before.

[@3rd_EYE_MegaMind]

​@@stephenroot1012 Been there done THAT too. 🤣

[@DewtbArenatsiz]

Stupid people are the perfect fodder for the evil cabal that rules over us

[@Jack-r2v9b]

When they asked Michael Jordan how he became the player that he was he said,I've missed more shots than anybody else, that's the secret

[@heymoe1179]

When my brother and I were kids...we would play a game "Pick a Side." We would each try to defend a side of a complicated issue. Gun control, abortion, electoral college...whatever. Then we would switch sides and defend what we just argued against. Made us look at issues from both sides.

[@aubreyj.tennant1123]

Great practice! We used this in our corporate training to get colleagues to think more critically.

[@nelsonhibbert5267]

No you didn't.

[@effthegop]

In 6th grade in the mid 60s, we were learning about debate. The teacher chose slavery as the debate subject. logically, I chose the anti side and presented my case base on logic and common decency. No one volunteered for the pro side so I switched sides for the sake of the task at hand and presented an impromptu pro slavery case. I pulled some stuff out of my ass about how they were few, housed and taken care of and were better off her than in Africa. Little did I know at the time but some people did and still do feel that way. I ended up being a peace and love hippie kind of guy because my core values were set early in life with the "every man is created equal" mantra.

[@effthegop]

@@nelsonhibbert5267 You somehow know this because? The irony is thick here :)

[@nelsonhibbert5267]

@@effthegop No it isn't.

[@Aaronwaynemack]

never been more important to learn from our mistakes

[@Ronnie-k6m]

Your mistakes

[@Aaronwaynemack]

@@Ronnie-k6m i am a mistake bro..

[@BradBarron-ff4qw]

As a retired auto mechanic I think back to one of the strategies I liked to use to solve problems. First, I imagined how I could make the problem worse, because this takes the same understanding I need to make it right, which, at the outset, I don't have. I always ended up with two seemingly opposed thoughts, knowing they were connected, somewhere beneath my understanding. The trick to understanding something is, as the old, probably apocryphal, Zen saying has it, is to stand under it.

[@robedmund9948]

Knowing you don't know leads to questions. Willingness to seek answers and learn leads to knowledge. Attempts to apply that knowledge develops wisdom, even when we fail. Growth is hard, but SO worth the effort.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Unfortunately, the majority of mankind almost exclusively relies on belief, opinion, reaction, instant response, intuition, etc. I'm not entirely certain WHY this is the case, but it may have to do with the following possibilities: 1. WEALTHY "LEADERS" ARE RARELY SCIENTISTS. Even Carl Sagan had no taste for the idea of becoming a political leader. And he's only one example of thousands. Only megalomaniacal narcissists seek to control the masses via their personality, quick answers to everything (wrong as they oft are), and false claims. Just look at Chump; everything that creepy corporate c0rp$3 states is riddled with errors, falsehoods, lies, and deceit. 2. SOCIAL MEDIA ALLOWING ANYONE TO WEIGH IN. When forums were more private and tightly-knit, it was far easier to determine when some newcomer spouting nonsense "joined the chat". Usually, they were quickly identified and dismissed because their claims were NONSENSE. But in 202x, absolutely anyone can say anything about any subject, and if that comment becomes popular... boom... it's now the *LAW*. The facts. The "truth". 3. POSTURING AND PRETENDING IS EASIER THAN EVER. It used to be that solely professionals could create videos, convey complex sequences of information or education, etc. and simultaneously reach HUGE audiences. But now, if you're a "Mr. Bleach" or "Drake Paul" or "Lowgan Pawl" or whatever... boom... instant cash flow, baby! :) And this continues despite any laws broken, pending lawsuits, unethical conduct, or straight up lies. Only VIEWS matter. Traffic, as they say. 4. EDUCATION SYSTEMS LACK RESOURCES (and thus, they're broken). Let's face it: you can learn a lot via the "world wide web". :) Remember when it was still called that? Anyhow, the problem is that this global digital library is absolutely chock-full of janky junk, suspicious sales pitches, and other questionable pages of data, videos, or false claims. There's almost no way to know that something is considered to be 99% (or whatever percentage) factual, because there may indeed be wealthy and powerful entities lobbying to push that agenda into every digital tendril. That's enough for now. It was longer than I expected, and I have two more points, but--again--that's enough for now. In conclusion, GOOD FREAKIN' LUCK on wading through the janky opinions which most people live for and by on a daily basis. I'm certain you must know at least one person who functions entirely on "magical beliefs" or "celestial crystals", or "manifesting" X, Y, or Z... and it's embarrassing. :/

[@glynarchie5765]

A big sign some one is stupid, when you argue with them , and because they shout and scream over you , they think that is winning the argument.

[@MeandMyStaffy]

That's a partly stupid/mostly naïve comment, to believe that because people yell, they are stupid Actually, its mostly just Stupid.

[@Marco250T]

This happened to me yesterday with my employer. I had an issue I was trying to squash with a coworker and he forced himself into it taking it personal and yelling at the top of his lungs "this is my shop and I'll treat and talk to whoever however I want." Meanwhile that had nothing to do with what I was asking, which was to simply leave me and my name out of conversations with customers that bare no relevance to our jobs.

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

@@Marco250T Sorry, man. Some bosses are power trippers

[@aubreyj.tennant1123]

Just because you get Loud er, doesn’t make you Right er!

[@Marco250T]

@Here4TheHeckOfIt 100% 9 out 10 employers/managers are not fit for their roles.

[@KeithC77-zzz]

It’s Christmas Eve 2024. My New Years resolution is to get off my phone, join the library and start reading, and to remember that as I learn, there’ll always be someone who knows more then me…. To whoever may be reading, I wish you peace ☮️ 😊❤

[@nickjenkins1663]

And as someone who can remember a time without pagers or cell phones or personal computers. I salute you and wish you peace and love also❤

[@KeithC77-zzz]

@@nickjenkins1663 Thanks Nick .

[@maartenvz]

Same resolution here but taken a couple days ago. What's helping is to keep my phone in a place that's far away from myself; the inside pocket of my jacket is a great place so far.

[@dennisdezarn5895]

More THAN me!

[@russellcyr4867]

I made that same resolution on Nov. 6. I cannot have my finger on the pulse of current events for the next four years without losing my mind.

[@iPeter-ky3zs]

this conversation itself showcases the concept of flexibility in thinking in that neither of you is interuptibg the other to attempt to get in a gotcha moment like most interviews....

[@ricklines8755]

I was watching a football game in the break room at work, recently. And it hit me, what it is the sportscasters do. The narration of the sportscaster provides a feeling of certainty all through the game with its uncertain outcome. The sportscaster's voice drops with confidence as he talks about players and their statistics and histories and all the rest of his babble. Every word of which is uttered in absolute confident certainty. It's that feeling of certainty all the way through the uncertain game that sells the ad time. American local newscasters try to create and sell the same feeling, which is why American newscasters all sound the same in that unnatural, weird cadence that they use. The nature of their craft is to create that comfort zone for our stupidest instincts.

[@clonesteak]

Well said and that’s why I rather watch sports while listening to music. Sportscaster’s are annoying to me.

[@captnorth5]

It’s hilarious to me that they analyze a fucking game more than the analyze real life

[@calzenner830]

@@captnorth5that’s because of the money at risk…

[@NycilSikiclas]

Spot on!

[@vergon6662]

MUTE THE TELEVISION - that’s what “l” do - don’t have to listen to them OR the bullshit commercials

[@piripi40]

Anthony Hopkins played Nixon, Hitler, William Bligh and Hannibal Lecter. He talked about the common factor among those characters as being their sense of absolute certainty.

[@diletante6800]

As an actor, you're taught to never play a bad guy, as a "bad guy", because almost we almost always feel our actions are "justified" .

[@istvanglock7445]

Certainty, not perhaps absolute certainty, is a necessary quality of leadership. People, most people anyway, aren't going to follow someone who seems doubtful and uncertain, and constantly qualifies their decisions with numerous provisos.

[@sscalercourtney5486]

The worst part of being in my 80's is the sudden realization that I was so stupid as a really smart young person. That hurts. Most never come to realize it though. Perhaps only at the very end. When I was young I was smart and the world was totally unfair. Now I'm old, the world is totally unfair and I'm truly grateful for the luck I did have and now knowing out little I really understood when young and certain. So you know, from 47 to 77 I rose up in net worth over 60% of the population and not from zero. And I've spent the last 32 years of my life with a good family and in a happy life. But I still see how dumb I was when I was young and knew it all.

[@OurnameisLegion66]

Someone once said..I'm not young enough to know everything.

[@jonlitchfield8888]

Thankyou for taking the time and effort to share that, really appreciate.

[@istvanglock7445]

My experience was rather the opposite. When I was young, people older than myself seemed so much smarter (not all of them of course). That was because they had lived longer, and so gained more knowledge and experience. Consequently, they often had answers to problems because they'd seen it all before, and I hadn't. Now that I'm in my 70's I'm so aware of how stupid many people are. Or are they? Or is it just my lifetime's accumulation of knowledge and experience that makes me seem smarter?

[@Renato.Stiefenhofer.747driver]

It's never too late. Most elder people wouldn't admit it. You did and therefore you cleaned up your "history". When I read your comment I can assure you that 99% of successful people would love to say the same. They don't and therefore they amplify their stupidity... I used to fly private jets for the rich and influential and I was listening carefully what they were talking about in the back of our airplane and at their dinner table. Enjoy the next 20 years with your wisdom and in good health. PS: In 2021 I published a book about this and other things.. (in german language) Regards from Switzerland, RS

[@professorsc213]

My favorite quote from Socrates is the most famous one, "now I know that I know nothing"

[@georgemallory797]

Dr. M. Scott Peck said the most scary type of person he ever came across in his clinical practice was the person absent of any curiosity for the outside world.

[@TeaParty1776]

In the Dark Ages, Christians turned away from the world.

[@1mchartmann]

You mean Americans lol. Definitely stupid and not interested in the outside world unless of course it's money.

[@LightSaber12345]

They're like robots

[@followtheciaence]

I once had someone deadpan ask me what "ignorance is bliss" meant. their motto was also "fake it til you make it"

[@Volkbrecht]

Both are correct assessments. It's just that a lot of people don't grasp the full meaning of "fake it til you make it". This one is coined for the process of adopting habits until they become natural.

[@sirclarkmarz]

@@Volkbrecht that concept is heavily promoted in the 12 step community .

[@anesidora3084]

If they asked genuinely, then they are already one step ahead of most people just by wanting to learn and being curious

[@Tommy_007]

It is not a stupid question at all.

[@kumaranvij]

It's a valid question. What's wrong with it?

[@joepup8348]

"Deep doubts, deep wisdom. Few doubts, little wisdom." "True knowledge is knowing the extent of one's ignorance." -- Kong Qiu, AKA Confucius

[@samrapheal1828]

Exactamundo.

[@rudihoffman2817]

I am reading (technically listening) to greenes “the laws of human nature” and have been impressed with the distilled wisdom there…this guy seems like the real deal to me.

[@artharrison9586]

It’s important to be able to discern between people who are capable of listening and understanding and those who aren’t capable. There is no point in arguing and becoming angry with someone who isn’t capable of understanding. What’s really frustrating is the people who have demonstrated some level of intelligence but close themselves off from information that might allow them to understand a different concept and refuse to even consider anything different.

[@Justin.Martyr]

*At Zero Point, did the Teacher, TeLL us, WeLL . . . Sooo . . . WHERE the Fuk, do we GO=>* *to at Least to Make a Start, at Fixing any of this????? Duuuuuhhhhh* *It is ALways EASY(StuPud) to Mock, but How about a SoLution????* *As a Kid, My EviLViLeBirthBee. Itch, wouLd ALWAYS say to me, "You Are StuPud"!!!"* *But, Never Once did the EviLBirthBee. Itch ever say, "Now here is wut you can =>DO

[@Bay0Wulf]

Agreed. Absolute Frustration. While I won’t completely sever association with a mind … people … like that, I often find myself “unexpectedly called away” before I engage in trying to … “hurt” … them and/or their beliefs.

[@thomashughes_teh]

One of my greatest frustrations in life has been being employed by people who are destroying the business that pays me through overconfident attempts at expansion far earlier that the market is ready to receive. I had one tell me there actually "is no such thing as organic business growth". Another thought he was winning when he started selling to a co-op at below retail. He just couldn't fathom that the reason his retail sales in that territory dropped 80% in a single week and stayed that way was because these were the same buyers.

[@kabukiloveful]

I am one of those stupid people, due to my stubbornness and short-sightedness. But now I know better, due to past mistakes, and I'm trying to be less stupid. Trying to be a proper person who can support themselves and their family.

[@MyMagicalPeanut]

And that will be a hard road ahead, as you try to navigate past people who have yet to realise this same truth.

[@nosam1998]

Correction: You "were" one of those stupid people. That's okay! People get too obsessed with being superior or trying to show off their "intelligence." Yet, it doesn't matter how smart you are; what matters is whether you are happy. Are you fulfilled? Are you living your best life in your eyes? This might sound selfish, but it doesn't have to be since you can reach all these goals while being a good person or at least trying to be. So many geniuses achieve nothing, and many ordinary people get rich; it's just one part of who you are. The fact that you want to learn to be better is already enough to signal that you're above average. Just keep your head up and realize that everyone else's opinions don't matter, and as I'm sure you know, everyone has an opinion. That doesn't make them right; even if it works for them, it might not work for you. EDIT: I clearly could've worded this better, lol. My intentions were pure and meant to be reassuring and kind.

[@AlexLR]

That doesn’t seem like something a stupid person would think.

[@damarisatayi]

​@@AlexLR yeah fr though

[@123jkjk123]

Arrogance = ignorance. Also goes to the fact that people are easily fooled, but impossible to convince they've been fooled. We believe the answers we like, then our insecurities make us refuse to think that we could ever be wrong.

[@GZTakosh]

it takes effort to be evil; none to be stupid, hence more stupid than evil people imo

[@MichaelWaisJr]

Imagine a “South Park” episode where all the dictators are morons.

[@donnievance1942]

@@MichaelWaisJr We don't need South Park. We're going to get Trump pretty soon.

[@pierer91]

Such high level takes on here 🤣

[@01denese]

It takes effort to be good. Evil comes naturally as part of the survival instinct. Stupid is the result of being lazy.

[@tttyuhbbb9823]

Some people are born evil from the egg! 😬

[@TheMisterGriswold]

The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias that causes people to overestimate their abilities in areas where they are actually incompetent.

[@ottifantiwaalkes9289]

Partly wrong. Smart people also fall under this definition.

[@mord0]

Smart people usually underestimate their competency, aka imposter syndrome

[@ottifantiwaalkes9289]

@@mord0 that is part of the dunning kruger effect I believe. After all we are all here the first time trying to figure things out mostly for ourselves. No-one is an expert in the human experience nor any topic within.

[@Jazzmaster1992]

This is only half true. DK effect is when people initially overestimate their abilities in something, until they actually attempt it and realize how bad they are. It's not just people who perpetually think they are better and more talented than they are. The fact that DK gets misunderstood and blasted on the internet as sort of a one-size-fits-all answer for human arrogance is actually sort of ironic.

[@sunsetmadder5589]

Dunning-Krueger effect affects everybody equally whenever they learn new information or skills. The difference is in how capable the person is with dealing with discomfort and sobering truths and weather they are willing to move past the blissful ignorance in order to improve or rather remain in the sweet spot and stagnate.

[@rj1sec]

“More harm is caused in this world by stupid incompetent people than by evil people” - totally agree sir.

[@Mickparrysstepdad]

But what about an incompetent, evil person in the highest position of government?

[@DewtbArenatsiz]

Not true because the world is controlled by a small group of psycopaths

[@124Outdoor]

@@MickparrysstepdadStupid voters.

[@rabokarabekian409]

I have worked in a somewhat technical field since 1974. Sales people and managers tend to speak of difficult challenges as they can absolutely be easily overcome. hey mostly work with psychological states Engineers and technicians tend to speak of difficult challenges as complex, nuanced, and not easily overcome. They mostly work with objective facts

[@kawehtajadod7522]

People are more stubborn than they are stupid. It’s this stubbornness that continues to cause harm in the world.

[@jayscott5618]

I find it to be a mixture of both.

[@fellleg]

What makes you so certain? 😉

[@Carter9007]

what makes you so certain

[@tetrabromobisphenol]

Stubbornness in the face of high quality contradictory evidence is just a manifestation of stupidity. Stubbornness in the face of low quality or no contradictory evidence is rather a virtue. So to complain of stubbornness without context is meaningless.

[@no1special1983]

I don’t think they’re stubborn. I think the state is the problem. Not the citizens. Who are the ones molding these kinds of mind sets? And who is the molded?

[@728huey]

I believe Mark Twain said "the people to fear most aren't the ones who don't know something; it's the ones who know for certain about something that just ain't so."

[@kforest2745]

First 46 seconds: He’s talking about bliss. Ignorance is bliss. That’s 100% correct.

[@katieandnick4113]

I disagree with this, and I think it’s something people tell themselves so that they don’t have to feel empathy for the ignorant. Ignorance is rooted in fear, and running on fear can never be blissful. Of course, if a person has convinced themselves that the people who frustrate them(the ignorant) are totally happy, I’d say they are very much running on fear too.

[@kforest2745]

@ no, ignorance is bliss refers to the egocentric it’s the egocentric that don’t feel empathy

[@3nertia]

@@katieandnick4113 Interesting thought process! Have you heard the expression "You can't fix stupid" though? It's difficult to feel empathy for someone who absolutely outright refuses to correct their ignorance, even after being carefully instructed ...

[@garryhorvath2648]

The greater the artist, the greater the doubt. Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize. - Robert Hughes.

[@keithryan9620]

Thanks to this guy who has all the answers.

[@MarkoVojvodic84]

Wanna be "Gods" are exceptions? Am I certain about this or smart? Can't be both. This is so exhausting. 🤣

[@liebingf]

you´re stupid = ignorant bc you def. know that he just has the answers to his field/profession, he published books about this topic. I know, you just wanted to score with a ´bright idea/comment´ wich is unfortunately total BS and pretty lame too.

[@JCS1964-i7w]

Exactly Hypocrisy is lost on hypocrites

[@JetSkiSuper7]

@@MarkoVojvodic84 Those who pulled gods from their a$$es are the stupidest Fcks of all.

[@JoXcalibur]

I don't know if he has all the answers, but people are stupid.

[@kevinwithers3781]

At 1:20: "What makes people stupid is their certainty that they have all the answers." No, that's not the cause of stupidity - it's one of the symptoms of stupidity.

[@shilombaba]

Correct. Inflated ego's self preservation, due to growing up in an environment where one did not receive kindness or attention is the cause. We (and every dam living thing) stop developing under stress. A child that didn't feel in a safe enough space, where it is absolutely ok to be wrong and to learn, a child that has been called stupid, that felt belittled, will try to be the kind of person who has a definitive answer ready for everything. Trauma often forces you to put everything in littles boxes, so you can feel a bit more secure about that big world scar(r)ing you.

[@dareese6778]

& u're sure of that.

[@ConcreteLand]

@@dareese6778😂😂😂

[@chuckm1961]

Your certainly about that statement is …. Uh….. notable. So are you arrogant? Or stupid?

[@JeremyGwag]

Intelligence is not the amout of knowledge, it's about the attitude.

[@sonyavincent7450]

Yes. Insight, an understanding of people, and being an astute judge of character.

[@bradleygt1070]

That is a great insight. I always tell people there is no stupidity in not knowing something. The stupidity is when you don’t ask, and then repeat the same mistakes over and over, and get angry when the results don’t change

[@MeandMyStaffy]

Its about the Imagination...

[@kathleensmith644]

It’s also about being able to spell correctly and not looking illiterate.

[@Ronnie-k6m]

Wrong

[@deanhough8993]

Oh my god, this wisdom hits home for me to assist me with articulating a challenging and abstract concept that I've been struggling to convey to others. What a blessing it was for me to hear your thoughts on this. I mean I sincerely and deeply appreciate the wisdom you articulated here. Phronesis all the way, baby! And Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for 2025.

[@Yutappy99]

I don't know where this quote originated from but the video can be summarised by this quote. "The problem is that stupid people are full of confidence, while intelligent people are full of doubts."

[@Martin_Edmondson]

I believe it may be Bertrand Russell, or he might be paraphrasing someone else.

[@F15sniper78]

The problem is: Stupid people believe the Main Stream Media narratives. Dumb sheeple 🐑

[@ClaudetteMiss]

Sounds very similar to what Charles Bukowski said: “The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.”

[@pranakhan]

The other side of the coin is just as dangerous, really. Intelligent people, full of doubts, aren't able to fully add to the conversation in a way to help illuminate those who would otherwise fall into ignorance. Its a good point, but in a curious way, also unites us all together through the range of human experience

[@jasonbarlow8161]

"I think, therefore I am." Descartes. Read the original and it begins with "I doubt". Changes the entire message.

[@robinkaskey3251]

When I went to college I learned how much I don't know. All family, none of whom finished High School, are certain they know everything.

[@kungfutzu3779]

one assumes therefore they are able to go to work & do a job because they think they know what to do, whereas you can only dither & fret

[@nelsongraber8987]

Did you learn how to pay off your college debt?

[@JetSkiSuper7]

Why is it then that many college educated people believe that a man with a Dick is a woman if he identifies as a woman?

[@Ronnie-k6m]

That's true

[@gieb6428]

Is a high school diploma a measurement of intelligence ? In that case I am in trouble. They kicked me out of high school in the middle of my senior year. I guess it doesn't matter now because I am 75yo, does it ?! Did Einstein complete HS ?

[@BradCampbell-bf6kw]

Losing the ego works best .

[@roxanneweichinger9318]

Thanks Robert 👏, this was a great video!

[@chrisbenoit5044]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

[@47151632]

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!

[@fakiriayoub8087]

Steve_porss1 is the man , I share similar experiences with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction. Psilocybin mushrooms have been a game-changer for me, aiding greatly in my recovery and sobriety."

[@Malaikamuskan-v5z]

I wish those were more easily accessible where I live. Microdosing was my next step for my husband. He's 59 & dealing with lots of mental health challenges, possible CTE & a TBI that put him in a coma for 8 days. Unfortunately, I had to get a TPO since he's 6'6, over 300 pounds, and showing violent behavior, constantly talking about harming others. He's aggressive. To anyone reading this, if you're familiar with BPD, is it common to have an obsession with violence?

[@47151632]

Is he on instagram?

[@fakiriayoub8087]

Steve_porss1 is the man

[@wetdroidedition2549]

Now, the most dangerous stupid people are those who think that their actions and ideas are something good for the rest, and then the end justifies the means. It is the "fatal arrogance".

[@charlesedwards4160]

Blair, Bush and the rest of the gang

[@johnmartlew5897]

Being able to entertain two opposing ideas simultaneously requires mental effort. The rush is actually pleasant. Shake hands with paradox. One boat tided up in two places at the same time? Pair o’ docks:

[@Mathrox-uu1qh]

I have often said that the smartest person in the room is often the first to say "I was wrong".

[@TimeTravelExplorer]

Well said 😊

[@Ibluntlysaywhatithink]

How can that be smart when they have admitted that they are stupid? I never ever admit that I am stupid. I always tell people that I am right even when I’m not right which I think is a very smart thing to do.

[@shanetoler9905]

I've been in the service industry for a long time and I see stupidity at it's finest EVERY DAY !! Lol 😂

[@sirclarkmarz]

After 20 years doing residential service work I'm sure we could sit down for days and share stories. I've worked in everything from Section 8 housing to multi $1,000,000 mansions and I have to say that stupidity has no social economic boundaries .

[@MeandMyStaffy]

You must be their Manager then...

[@madmax8949]

I feel for you. My wife is a high school English teacher and the stories she tells me make me weep for the future.

[@esther4844]

Yep, omg social media has definitely played apart!

[@SusanDelgado1177]

*a part

[@sirclarkmarz]

Stupid people certainly do love validation and the Internet provides an endless supply of that .

[@esther4844]

@SusanDelgado1177 lol I guess I'm stupid now! Lol! I deal with numbers all day, so forgive me, I didn't spell check!

[@johnrockyryan]

Social media and technology on its own is perfectly fine IT'S THE PEOPLE WHO USE IT THAT ARE FUCKED

[@Ajax-t1q]

Yes agree, it's like a special mirror

[@libertyforever836]

There are actually three levels: 1. Ignorance is not knowing. 2. Stupidity is not knowing and not wanting to know. 3. Righteous stupidity is not knowing, not wanting to know, and will argue with you for hours about something you know nothing about.

[@Arvy111]

Yes. When I present alternative views on climate change by presenting scientific facts showing many benefits of higher co2 for the planet, stupid people abuse me . Which makes me beleive stupidity might be a form of brainwashing and non stupidity might be a form of awakening

[@noahyes]

I think in the 3rd point you meant to say "THEY know nothing about." but yes agree.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

@@noahyes Exactly. It's important to reread a sentence before posting to check it's grammatically clear. That's what grammar is for: it's to make certain what is uncertain and eliminate ambiguity.

[@yazminmojica4458]

❤️ you, you are the best Mr. Greene

[@thewisdomdivatv]

Wow so stupid people just put someone in charge who is both incompetent AND evil. Lord have mercy…

[@MeandMyStaffy]

At least it wasnt Harris.... Stupid, Incompetent AND a filthy Liar.

[@johnrockyryan]

It's been that way since we started to communicate and form groups

[@Justin.Martyr]

*At Zero Point, did the Teacher, TeLL us, WeLL . . . Sooo . . . WHERE the Fuk, do we GO=>* *to at Least to Make a Start, at Fixing any of this????? Duuuuuhhhhh* *It is ALways EASY(StuPud) to Mock, but How about a SoLution????* *As a Kid, My EviLViLeBirthBee. Itch, wouLd ALWAYS say to me, "You Are StuPud"!!!"* *But, Never Once did the EviLBirthBee. Itch ever say, "Now here is wut you can =>DO

[@drumwrightd]

I don't know how evil he is, but he's definitely an incompetent, narcissist.

[@kellyharper367]

Thank God, I raised my kids to be curious, critical thinking, and philosophical beings! They grew into delightful and compassionate adults who connected with like-minded partners.

[@undergroundvagos8481]

If you believe in God, you didn't really raise your kids like that. Sorry

[@jeffreystutzman]

Thank You for putting this out there. My Grandfather was a black smith and he would always tell me humans are stupid because they are like plow horses with blinders on them, They only see what is in front of them and never see the whole picture. Ever since I was in the U.S. Marine I have had a very hard time dealing with humans in our society today because the level of stupidity is over the top. I work hard at not being stupid and keep a very open mind with looking at the whole picture about everything. I have said for many years, Humans are the Stupidest Animal on Mother Earth and they are the only Animal that Destroys Their Own Inhabitants. Enough said. I wish you an awesome day and take good care. Later

[@TheLove1Makes]

Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@AKS0318]

"Knowledge is a paradox. The more one comes to understand, the more one realizes the vastness of his ignorance." People will learn a few things and think they know it all. The more I learn the more questions I have. I never claim to know it all. Maybe more than most lol. But I think insecure people would call me a know it all. Yet I myself have so many doubts.

[@jefesalsero]

You know what a paradox is, right? Two physicians.

[@3nertia]

People tend to forget that the word 'conman' is a portmanteau of the words "confidence" and "man" heh

[@renegroulx7029]

The Dunning-Kruger effect caused me to believe i was a genius. I soon found out i was the incompetent person.

[@TheMasterhomaster]

It takes courage to admit that. Most people’s egos won’t allow to admit that. Bravo to you 👏

[@tomdebevoise]

Even worse is that the Dunning-Kruger effect has been debunked, and the study has been discredited. The only result that could be derived from the study is that stupid people do stupid things.

[@IronWill-n5k]

If they can brainwash you into thinking you’re stupid then you’re just weak.

[@3nertia]

Welcome to the Idiots' Club! I welcome you proudly!

[@tinareynolds2938]

The best case scenario is that we will all discover that about ourselves at some point! ❤

[@jmcraefootdoc]

Hanlon's razor is an adage or rule of thumb that states: Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.

[@lucasm4299]

Some people are so stupid that it’s a malice

[@kungfutzu3779]

hanlon's razor is a wrong rule of thumb

[@3nertia]

And it's one I'm tired of hearing because if the outcomes are always the same then that just becomes a distinction without a difference ...

[@SteelinTX]

This guy speaks truths: "So people who are certain of things are very stupid. And when they have power they're very very dangerous."

[@EarthlingY2k]

Truer words never spoken. Large segments of society are so entrenched in their belief system that they are right and anyone who disagrees should be marginalized or worse will destroy humanity. Only stupid people believe they are right and have all the answers

[@Hyperion-Helios-Aurum]

I have been labelled as having an above average intelligence on multiple occasions or having been praised for the knowledge I possess/have acquired over the years, yet looking back at life, I did some really darn stupid things in the past (and hopefully a fair bit less in the future), begging the question when in reflection: "What the heck was I thinking?!" With leaders though, it's magnified due to the power over organizations these individuals wield; it's like maintaining leveraged positions in the financial markets, as both the upside potentials, as well as the downside risks are greatly enhanced. In the end, strive for wisdom while cultivating humility, irrespective of the particular life path you pursue!

[@peacesound1101]

If you are improving yourself, when you leap forward where you were before always looks so weirdly dumb. But if you stayed there, you would be that dumb still. There's nothing more interesting than having the chance to meet someone twenty rungs of the ladder above you, and you just can't figure why they don't want to know you.

[@doob.]

My English teacher in middle school said to us to never say “I don’t know” and to try guessing the correct answers. Well that only works in the current education system and it proved why it sucks.

[@samrapheal1828]

VERY applicable in aviation. as Ego, Pride, and Vanity have contributed to a great many crashes. Same methodology in biz failures applicable.

[@wakkowarner9522]

"All I know is that I know nothing." - Socrates

[@ZZ-topp]

Exactly why I hate going anywhere anymore it's all about people being stupid and ignorent

[@greggh]

"One of your fellow countrymen from 200 years ago, exactly 200 years ago, a gentleman named John Keats, a poet, came up with a concept called negative capability... Negative capability is the essence of being creative. It means you can hold two thoughts in your head at the same time. Two thoughts that apparently contradict each other. But you can entertain them. And not grasp at one or the other." 3:38 - Another one of your countrymen, a gentleman named George Orwell, a novelist, came up with a concept of doublethink. “Sometimes, Winston. Sometimes they are five. Sometimes they are three. Sometimes they are all of them at once.”

[@PrinceBaaldavitch]

Eh my 8 to 1 AM shifts got me going a little retarded lately. Probably just low on bandwidth- I'm operating the mental work well on the clock but after I'ma pile of dust I gotta get back on my disciplines reading training breath work. Like I said bandwidth a little low. Earlier this year I was catching moments with consistent meditation where I was able to do open eye mental visualisations and basically be observing and operating in my physical reality but also be clearly seeing the red apply or geometric I was visualizing idk it felt different than a day dream it was pretty interesting- looking forward to working the personal gears more soon. Suppose I never finished 1984 when I picked it up bout a year ago- maybe I'll start there haha this doublethink bit sounds cool- I feel I've peeled it already tho- somehow they have thought police so he constantly running safe propaganda esque thought while simultaneously running his own back chatter and hanging out there? Haha. Well this was a useless sputter- An I'm off' good day- good sir! 🎩

[@spontaneousbootay]

its an awareness issue. repeating the same mistakes and not trying to change is stupid. refusing to accept reality, clinging to imaginations, and an unwillingness to learn.

[@jamesrussell1979]

Very interesting 👌 👍 🤔 and very informative 👌 👍 🤔

[@jeremyjackson7429]

Cipolla's 5 Laws of Stupidity: 1) Always and inevitably everyone underestimates the number of stupid individuals in circulation. 2) The probability that a certain person be stupid is independent of any other characteristic of that person. 3) A stupid person is one who causes harm to another person or group of people without benefiting from it, and possibly even causing harm to themselves. 4) Non-stupid people always underestimate the damaging power of stupid individuals. 5) A stupid person is the most dangerous type of person.

[@piktormusic2538]

Your item 3 perfectly describes Trumps plan to put 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods.

[@3nertia]

Except that the most dangerous type of person are those who make people stupid so that they can benefit (profit) from them. Sort of how Listerine convinced people that they had a made up disease called "halitosis" and then proceeded to sell them floor cleaner as mouthwash lmfao

[@3nertia]

@@piktormusic2538 You think he isn't benefitting? He only cares about feeding his ego which being President alone already does - which is the point of the Presidency in the first place. He's just a puppet; Scapegoat Mechanism (look it up if you're unfamiliar)

[@johngayder9249]

@@piktormusic2538Trying to make everything about Trump is unhealthy. I sincerely feel sorry for you.

[@piktormusic2538]

@@johngayder9249 - Save your fake pity. There is Nothing wrong with recognizing the danger that we are in. As one of the millions of Canadians under unprovoked attack, I see that more than any MAGA cult member could.

[@sirtom3011]

I say it’s emotions. That’s pretty much it. Emotion makes humans stupid.

[@sirclarkmarz]

I completely agree. The heart is a spoiled petulant child that will scream and yell and stomp its feet to get what it wants it will lie and deceive you . Your brain needs to be the adults in the room.

[@brulsmurf]

Then on what would you base your decisions? You or other people feeling good, now or in the future wouldn't be a factor any more.

[@anspread]

and emotions derives from narrow mind

[@MeandMyStaffy]

No, Human arrogance does.

[@sirtom3011]

@ Exactly…you got it. Do you see how the way you are thinking causes a focus on pleasure seeking being the only motivation for anything? That, and avoidance of pain. But there is a way out of that trap. To take a moment to realize that BOTH of these concepts, pleasure and pain, are imaginary. That is to say, they do not have any mass and are not a particle or a wave. Ipso facto…the mind is imaginary. The whole concept of god and bad, justice, fear, regret, sorrow and joy….the whole damn lot of just a fictitious game the mind plays with itself. All geared towards survival and reproduction…and that’s another one…desire. There is no ghost in the shell…

[@swanee22]

Stupid includes many with advanced degrees from prestigious universities...certainty is endemic in so many of these people.

[@AC-ib3jj]

Very true. Their education is such a huge part of their identity and self worth that they'll never accept an "uneducated" persons point of view, if it differs from there's.

[@DepakoteMeister]

Intelligence and education are not related.

[@bobbykopas5358]

And said with such certainty! 😂