The Origin of Human Stupidity

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The Origin of Human Stupidity

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10 ай бұрын

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In this video, I describe what my potential next book (after the book on the Sublime) could be about.
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@RobertGreeneOfficial 10 ай бұрын

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@anthonyidogwu5860 10 ай бұрын

Robert, we your devoted fans demand that you write the book on stupidity. It will be life changing to many of us. Meanwhile Thanks for all your advice and books

@TrietLyCuocSongGSH 7 ай бұрын

You are one of the most inspiring people I have ever met, you are as real as can be and it's hard to find the words to say how much I appreciate your work. It's great and I've read your books and they help me a lot in life.

@Bar_katzav 10 ай бұрын

Very interesting subject to discuss about in those days. Thank you Robert. You're definitely right. People rush over to trends to feel include and telling other people to go educate themselves when they clearly unaware of the full story too. Ignorance can lead to confusion, and then to be easily brainwashed. Explore, learn and see both sides before deciding to talk about something.

@TrietLyCuocSongGSH 7 ай бұрын

@marcquees5312 10 ай бұрын

This is problem with social media and short form content. People see a few posts with a few slides and subtle information with out the full context or watch a quick TikTok video and don’t realize the situation is deeper and more complex than what they know. But this stupidity is going to get worse since everyone is online and they get information like this

@TheJcman72 10 ай бұрын

I also developed that bull shit meter during my life. I used to think that I had little knowledge about most things when watching other people being so assertive on different topics. With time, after learning some things, I realized that most of what I heard about those things were not exactly right. So, I started figuring out that most people convince themselves that they know things, and I started being suspicious about everything I hear, and if I am curious about that subject, I do my own research. I would not pretend I know a lot and what's right, but probably enough to sometimes identify what's wrong.

@luismendez3090 9 ай бұрын

the introduction hit me hard. actions that lead to unintended consequences is such a description of my life that it hurt but is a first step to getting less stupid. thanks Robert. you are great

@RobertoPerez-ig3fz 9 ай бұрын

It’s so funny when he throws in a curse word at unexpected times 😂

@aljonserna5598 10 ай бұрын

Lol that was my thought when I was depressed like hell, I saw how incompetent and stupid people caused more suffering and chaos than the outright evil themselves and that's what I fear of becoming, not about being evil but incompetent and stupid since we don't really know what will happen tomorrow

@untouchable360x 10 ай бұрын

Without human stupidity, Starbucks, Louis Vuitton, and Apple would be out of business.

@realahnafhabib 10 ай бұрын

Or any company these days. Marketing involves people's emotions, which are irrational to begin with.

@johnnastrom9400 10 ай бұрын

@@realahnafhabib -- That may be, but it is not what he was reffering to.

@pklakhera23 10 ай бұрын

@@johnnastrom9400Yeah I think he is referring to the infallible vision of founders of those companies...

@turtleanton6539 10 ай бұрын

Yes for sure😂😂😂😂🎉

@nolickspittle4753 10 ай бұрын

I'm a multi-millionaire and never buy these things...

@TaniaRouserArt 10 ай бұрын

Oh boy, I used to be the illustration for “stupidity is actions that lead to untintended consequences”. I’m glad I grew up. And I’m glad I found this channel. Thank you, mr. Greene ❤

@777lucifero 9 ай бұрын

I'd say that on average, in a classroom of 30 people, 1 or 2 are analytically minded, and are innately interested in understanding (and capable Of) the core mechanics of the subject at hand. It requires a sort of selfless interest, where the interest of understanding the truth goes above the interest of personal gain. It's not really many people that are predisposed for that, and it's not a ''good'' predisposition (on a personal level). Because it means that you will analyze and find the truth, regardless of whether it benefits you or not. Most people will just act in a way that steers them towards personal gain. For example, most ''protesters'' will parrot slogans that will make them popular. They don't care if those slogans are ''real'' or not, actually they usually never are. They are a sort of ''bullying'', not steered towards an intellectual conversation. Like the people marching for ''racism'', they haven't even cared to check the real numbers in official data... yet they are destroying towns and private property, on a supposed ''racism'' card. It can be easily deconstructed, yet they march on. They don't care, as long as they fit in the group. This is how humans are predisposed. We would not be able to form societies otherwise. Example: imagine a society where everyone is truly thinking. Who will follow a leader into battle, to crush the other society? No one. No one would believe the bullshit pretext to go and die in battle to conquer the next society. It follows, that all societies where too many people are ''thinkers'' have been crushed by those other societies, where the leader could use as a weapon 99% of the population. We are genetically predisposed to have only a small minorities of people that are selflessly seeking the truth. It's a natural consequence.

@grgoldman7303 2 ай бұрын

On full display exactly what Robert outlined I witnessed today by executives. The conviction almost rises to anger and a gittyness of certainty. Spice in the narcissist tendency, dismissal of a detailed review of the questionable and others concerns tenderized by bogus reasons why the thought was really something else but I didn’t read the memo so I’m ok in the ignorance. The kinds of insanity we have to tolerate to feed our needs is the reason you sit there. Here I listen and try to learn I don’t agree with everything but the learned parts proffered interpreted in sincerity I will always really appreciate as we look for answers. A heartfelt thanks for what’s it worth and my devotion to your mission and work.

@BeAsamurai 9 ай бұрын

Always be a student no matter how much you know

@foodforthought78 9 ай бұрын

Hey Robert, i would absolutely love a book on human stupidity, the worlds needs it at this very time :)

@Moii369 9 ай бұрын

This reminds me a quote from Lao Tzu: "Those who know do not speak, those who speak do not know".

@yashark1893 10 ай бұрын

Hi Robert, Thank you for another incredibly useful piece of life changing information. I find myself to have the stupidity symptoms. I also find that my ego, lack of patience and excitement to just jump into a new project, keeping me from doing more research and falling into the trap of confirmation bias. This is a great reminder for me and I think for all human beings.

@raesweety 10 ай бұрын

This is how I feel about life coaches. They get in Counseling, and learn some coping skills then write a book in 1 yr and open business charging $700, that other blind people fall for, until you don't get what you want then yall call them scammers..😂

@dreadibhwemi2805 10 ай бұрын

This is so Apt. 😂😂

@andgomorra 9 ай бұрын

If someone tells you they’re a life coach, run for the fucking hills.

@vivianp5962 9 ай бұрын

This is just everyday life that you learn as you grow. Lol. Nothing here I don't know or heard before.

@raesweety 9 ай бұрын

@@vivianp5962 I didn't ask you what you thought.

@shwetaprabhu6754 3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@besanayan5717 10 ай бұрын

In my regional language people say 'adha jaal ghagari chalke' that means a half filled water vessel always going to spill out. Half knowledge is always dangerous in any situation. Mr Green you are a really great observer. I personally liked all your content and i am really thankful to you

@durdana101 Ай бұрын

what language is that

@bryan32k12 10 ай бұрын

He's essentially just explaining the Dunning Kruger Effect

@nolickspittle4753 10 ай бұрын

Yes but I fear many people here don't know what that is! 😂

@ELH10622 9 ай бұрын

So he’s correct still. Always a critic never the creator you are. Pat yourself on the back

@mariahcox6599 9 ай бұрын

Just?

@bryan32k12 9 ай бұрын

@@ELH10622I never said he wasn't correct. Seems like someone read my comment too critically lol

@bryan32k12 9 ай бұрын

@@mariahcox6599Yeah, it seems like what he said wasn't much different than what the Dunning Kruger Effect explains. If there's something I might've missed, let me know. I'm genuinely curious.

@Samuelburgessofficial 10 ай бұрын

Robert, I want to say you’ve changed my life for the better to such a high degree. I understand myself and my emotions so much more now, and it’s only getting better. Thank you for your teachings ❤

@CarolR-uy6jc 10 ай бұрын

Yep. What you said. 👍

@TrietLyCuocSongGSH 7 ай бұрын

@lonewolf7704 10 ай бұрын

I have been finding having confidence in the little that I know to be helpful in my line team, as here, it is easy to be dismissed and essentially ignored. These days I prefer being wrong in front of everybody than to keep quiet about what I think I know to be true about the subject when someone with more experience says otherwise. It is a painful way to learn, but I never forget what I take from such embarressing moments of being told you been wrong this whole time about a subject. But it only happens once for each subject, I make sure of that, as in the moment, I gather all I can to ensure that I will never feel that pain for that subject again. Am 30 now, and am still building my database of painful lessons, so far so good coz am still alive and even more confident and healthy. I am getting used to this type of pain, I choose it at times.

@mikesmith1678 5 ай бұрын

Hey Mr. Greene, your talk on human stupidity really got to me. It's a shame publishers aren't into these deep real-life topics. I'd totally read a book about it! Your ideas are awesome, even if they upset some people. Keep doing what you do! ❤

@briandan0521 10 ай бұрын

Well trial and error is an inevitable requisite to success. You must venture out into the unknown to create, and you will inevitably fail a succeed sometimes. The key is to utilize the knowledge that goes along with it. Emotion is a deterrent; it will skew a straight pathway; that’s where people tend to go wrong. Because if you think long enough most steps should be rational common sense: Think of math; it’s pure logic. If you aren’t good at math you’re getting the basic concepts wrong, though it’s not the math itself it’s you, first principles would state that sequential steps towards the complex would inevitably be common sense, if taken the right steps. It applies to any domain in life, that you are trying to climb, get better at, or reach. Then what tends to happen is that they repeat the same actions, out of cognitive dissonance I’d assume. I say this for the set of masses: “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results. 110% conviction is a sign of ignorance and disintelligence. There are always exceptions to everything, even that, and also other options to consider. It’s always best to think before you act.

@ianjharris 9 ай бұрын

Robert, the value you provide in these videos and your books are tremendous.

@annasilverman7984 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, Mr. Greene, for your sane perspective on stupidity. I will try to read some actual books upon the subjects that had lead to current events, because I can see, my mind is currently closing up on mere outrage. I appreciate the advertisement of Babble. I do trust your opinion on things and am having difficulties (and limited funds) in learning my 7th language. I will give it a try. It is my genuine gratitude, as the written word cannot carry the tone of voice and all the above may be understood as irony.

@joeloclemente 10 ай бұрын

Robert, you have to write this book. This is lifechanging advice!!! 🙏🏼🙂

@Patriciahbp 7 ай бұрын

Incredible Robert, it was one of the best points of view I've ever heard. Thank you for making a difference 🌻

@mochaosu 10 ай бұрын

Every new video is an enrichment of knowledge and philosophy. I am currently in the midst of making a presentation about you in my religion classes (Yea...even as a Chemical Laboratory assistant) i have to take religion classes. I know my presentation will be great. One of the few one's I am actually excited about.

@eaglebearer5248 10 ай бұрын

Your books are the most valuable books i ever read in my life , words won’t be enough to describe how I’m grateful to you , thank you for everything

@AndyLeeGraham 10 ай бұрын

Robert Greene, the word stupid is related to foolish. I have been collecting quotes from famous people over time. Whether Franklin, Einstein, or Mark Twain, most writers, intellectuals, and famous people have said succinct comments on stupid, idiots, and fools,. Thank you for your genius in gathering knowledge, digesting, and explaining in a list, law, or topic manner. Andy Lee Graham world traveler.

@PeterTroutman 9 ай бұрын

The ultimate conclusion is that you act only based on understanding, and that you make your entire life centered around the gaining of understanding. Action from understanding is automatic and is part of the process of its gain, but it requires absolute patience and courage

@spencersmith7266 10 ай бұрын

Once you begin to gain an appreciation of a subject over a number of years, you realise that there are a multitude of angles and perspectives and yet still an incredible amount to learn. This realisation then starts to spread out into all the other things you think you have some understanding of and it changes the way you think in general. Increasingly I find myself just listening to others, somewhat inhibited, particularly when it comes to heated, contentious issues and perhaps offer a considered view later - once I've had some time to reflect. I find it harder now than ever to offer an immediate opinion on complex subjects - the truth often lies somewhere in between the two poles. Thank you, Robert.

@tangosierra9649 10 ай бұрын

Narcissists and psychopaths have floated to the top of just about all institutions. Most learning is trauma based.

@117Industries 9 ай бұрын

Unfortunately I agree with this. So there’s a reason to be skeptical of others and to try to figure things out by just taking the hits.

@liz_dailybarcelo8761 10 ай бұрын

Close to the million subs 😲. My gosh robert I'm so proud. You are amazing.

@mrpawan969 10 ай бұрын

Yeees I agree stupidity emerge with knowledge itself so that's true 😂😂😂😂😂

@JLchevz 10 ай бұрын

Thanks again Robert! I hope you're very well!

@vivianp5962 9 ай бұрын

Stupidity has gotten me to 49 years old, still kicking. ! Sounds like everyday LIFE, BUDDY !

@carolinahanakova8198 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos and wise thoughts and advice; however, is adding some add in the middle necessary?

@mikebar42 9 ай бұрын

*Mr. Greens Bio* Prior to becoming an author, Greene estimates that he worked about 50 jobs, including as a construction worker, translator, magazine editor, and Hollywood movie writer. In 1995, Greene worked as a writer at Fabrica, an art and media school in Italy, and met a book packager named Joost Elffers. This was taken from Google

@95TurboSol 10 ай бұрын

Whoa that really rings true about people speaking with such certainty that they are actually trying to convince themselves and or cover up uncertainties they have, I can think of many tv preachers and politicians like this.

@user-rz7vi2bn2e 10 ай бұрын

What a strang coincidence how I came across this video? I, for some reason, remembered about this book (48L) looked it up here on YT, and he (Greene) just put this video out yesterday. I wonder what he says about coincidences in life?

@synergiesabound1007 10 ай бұрын

What is half knowledge? At what point is it that we can justifiably speak with conviction? Does emotive expressions necessarily indicate Dunning Kruger? Or perhaps we can be passioned from any point along the continuum of knowledge for a given subject so long as we remain open and rational enough to consider other perspectives as new info comes in.

@Robert_Bubba_Baker 10 ай бұрын

Thank you . Very wise words.

@Shellbee22 10 ай бұрын

Robert you’re a treasure …smart and insightful..thank you

@laurenfarnoosh7924 10 ай бұрын

Good timing to post this with what’s happening in the world

@zozyb1 10 ай бұрын

There's also been plenty of dumbing down in schools and society.

@gat3010 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Robert, I wish you get better soon and enjoy your life

@mariyamliusha1817 2 ай бұрын

Incredible piece

@sunnysolly2149 10 ай бұрын

I hope you can visit NYC. It would be an honor to hear you speak.

@underated17 9 ай бұрын

Sometimes good can come from stupidity too.

@musiolikart 10 ай бұрын

Tail risks, bell curve and entropy. The more im into something, the more I study it and reflect myself.

@theinquiringmindpodcast243 10 ай бұрын

Legend! Thank you for yet another incredible video.

@mkl01_99 10 ай бұрын

Sounds like another way of describing Dunning Kruger effect.

@jfilbert 9 ай бұрын

It's real problem that people, when you can empirically show them that they're wrong and how taking a different tack can help the group as a whole, they dig in because they hate you for being "smarter" than them. Their intransigence is their power and the only way for actual smart people to win is to somehow co-opt the stupids. IMO, this is also how smart people go to the dark side-- stupidity is an unlimited source of energy which can easily corrupt once utilized.

@kelvinndereba8786 9 ай бұрын

Super exciting and knowledgeable insights

@Roottech25 10 ай бұрын

I would like to hear a talk in french and in spanish. I myself I'm a fan of your books and follow you on social media. I speak spanish which is my native language, and english which I picked up 30 years ago when moved here. I speak some french although not at a fluent level. that's a goal of mine. But I would like to hear a talk in spanish.

@georgesamaras2922 9 ай бұрын

And that will lead to analysis paralysis .. stay humble .. keep the loop running .. plan, do, review

@tecnologiaengestiondemerca7291 10 ай бұрын

Hola a todos!!! ¿Existe el Alter Ego? Y si existen mundos paralelos entonces... ¿Puede una persona, un ego tener varios Alter Egos? 😁 A veces pienso que algunas personas podrían ser "mi alter ego" 😊 ¡¡¡Feliz semana para todos!!! 🌎🌏🌍 ♥️🙏📚

@sahibhasan7095 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much.

@MehdiAhmadifar-ul7sm 10 ай бұрын

Good advice,Mr.Greene

@Fgp96 10 ай бұрын

Muy buen vídeo señor Robert Greene 😇

@ARMIMFANNI 10 ай бұрын

Dear Robert greene you are magical 🌷🌷🌷🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏

@katr.9902 10 ай бұрын

I'm curious about your shirt and why it's stitched together like that. Is it a design thing or does it have a story behind it?

@Gameeko_Studio 10 ай бұрын

Sir I really love your thoughts and I also read your both books 🙂

@SuperMrBlaze 8 ай бұрын

It is not stupidity which is the problem. It is indifference.

@AbdulAbdul-qp4yo 10 ай бұрын

Great work thanks ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@Rosejuliett 10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@user-vf4by7ch3u 3 ай бұрын

The main issue with serving information as a product in general is that in order to sell it has to be eye-catching, ''baiting''. When compared, 100% objective strictly factual information loses to fully or slightly biased alternative every single time in terms of clicks/views/likes. Such situation creates 'echo chambers' and 'info bubbles' where people only hear/see what they want to. And that's exactly why FOX and CNN are the way they are. I'm yet to figure out how to get people interested in knowing full story behind an event, instead of intentionally consuming slanted version of reality. Not to forget that political agenda is a requirement for successful career in today's mediasphere, hence strong uncovered bias. Also we have a phenomenon where headline is almost more important than article itself, therefore most journalists tend to seek borderline criminal sensationalism instead of sticking to professsional ethics: ''White Supremacists attack mourners after teen dies in yet another traffic stop gone horrible wrong'' - millions of clicks worldwide. ''Violent mob targets Asian shop owners during street riots'' - millions of clicks nationwide. ''Clashes in downtown City: 2 men injured, 5 arrested. PD investigates'' - a few thousand clicks from concerned town citizens.

@dominicsoore8967 10 ай бұрын

Wow Thanks for sharing l have learned something new

@Cjslvdr 10 ай бұрын

Me: *sees title* oh, that's my origin

@sakt454 10 ай бұрын

Robert Greene humbling us

@coleroyce 9 ай бұрын

💯 college kids take one elector class and go around acting like they have a masters in said topic. And the internet makes it so easy to have an opinion, cherry pick a “fact” or two then declare yourself an expert

@TT-jg8ju 10 ай бұрын

I forgot daily laws came out. Time flies now

@TT-jg8ju 10 ай бұрын

Is it better then 48!?

@sarah.moh22 10 ай бұрын

@@TT-jg8ju It is an amazing book, it contains most of the important advice you may need in you whole life. Would absolutely recommend you read it!

@elefski 10 ай бұрын

Im ALL IN on AGIX token.

@spontaneousbootay 10 ай бұрын

Hell is paved with good intentions

@spellsword64 10 ай бұрын

Hello Mr. Greene, i have a question: Would this not contradict with "enter action with boldness"? How could You, or I, address this? With experience is the only answer?

@Shekhar-ok7mx 10 ай бұрын

Video starts at 3:10

@gregormg48 10 ай бұрын

Sometimes correct information is scarce, so you learn as you go, by making mistakes.

@SuperBjanka 10 ай бұрын

Yesterday I talked to a guy, that wanted to remote heal me, based on something he had read in a magazine. He got mad at me when I told him, that I didn't wanted to be a part af his fantasy. Are all stupid people narcissist?

@Varmint111 10 ай бұрын

Feel like this is hypocritical. You just spoke about how you must take action even though you might not know everything yet. I'm writing a wargame, while I acknowledge I garnered some satisfaction from learning things I thought I already knew, it took me years to get to the point I am now. I don't think I can get more knowledge by reading more. I'm forever frustrated by this idea of imposter syndrome of not having enough knowledge yet or maybe I do know more than enough to do a lot of good work damage to the project. Read and study forever, knowing we'll never actually know everything. Or take action, relentless careful action.

@johnnastrom9400 10 ай бұрын

People with a little bit of knowledge who act like they are experts? That would include most politicians.

@mattco1103 Ай бұрын

It's spreading...

@hudojnik93 10 ай бұрын

Illusions are the building blocks, stupidity is the glue..

@Phil-D83 10 ай бұрын

Universal affliction that effects us all from time to time...some far too much so

@Betoche-rr3sb 10 ай бұрын

It depends on the information and sources of the research. When you put the puzzles next to each other, you will find the truth the others don't want you to know. For instance, Iranian mullahs have been getting help from the UK and USA since 1978 when Carter took the Shah out and put Mullahs there, but in the news, they are pretending to be enemies, and the outcome of supporting mullahs is the war in Israel. So now, am I stupid or intelligent?

@JD-im4wu 9 ай бұрын

these religious wars are imo sooo stoopidd yea stooopid spelled with an o.

@ixaacandyou 9 ай бұрын

I love everything you tech rob but you must educate yourself on crypto, specifically Bitcoin, how it relates to supply and demand, and scarcity as well as why it’s secure. Also it makes sense on a global scale, it doesn’t have borders.